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GHD

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

Intermediate Designer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Certification
Montreal, QC, Canada+1 moreMore locations: Québec City, QC, Canada
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A technical qualification in civil engineering or equivalent experience is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience is required in civil works, geotechnical engineering, mining waste management, transportation, and hydrology.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D modeling software such as Civil 3D, Revit, Muk 3D, and ArcGIS is required.
  • Good communication skills and strong motivation to complete projects with the team are required.
Responsibilities
  • Support colleagues by performing prescribed design activities using existing procedures for projects involving mining waste management and geotechnical infrastructure.
  • Participate in integrating digital solutions into project planning, modeling, and monitoring processes.
  • Support research and development activities for technical solutions, including analyzing client needs and interpreting project data.
  • Participate in developing, planning, and delivering construction and rehabilitation projects for mining sites and geostructures, including retention structures, surface-water management infrastructure, and dams.
  • Work across the full life cycle of structures, including planning, feasibility, detailed design, and rehabilitation.
  • Monitor and identify defects in software used for project management or technical analysis, and suggest corrections for approval by more experienced colleagues.
  • Perform complex tests to verify compliance with technical specifications, reject nonconforming materials or items, and conduct technical reviews of assigned deliverables.
  • Produce accurate reports by collecting data from standardized sources such as surveys, topography, bathymetry, geographic information systems, and original drawings.
  • Enter data into formatted tables to support technical decision-making.
  • Identify effective ways to address routine functional requests while following established procedures and precedents.
  • Assist project teams in ensuring that plans and design details comply with quality standards, applicable regulations, and good practices.
  • Develop an understanding of internal policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations, and obtain required authorization for exceptions.
  • Develop skills through assessments, continuing education, coaching, and conference participation, while keeping knowledge current on relevant technologies, external regulations, and industry best practices.

About the company

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

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