Project Engineer

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. 

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. 

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. 

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?

Our Northeast Water business is expanding, and we’re excited to welcome several talented Project Engineers to our offices in Syracuse and Buffalo, NY. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on water, wastewater, utility, and infrastructure design projects that shape communities across the region.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions alongside a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. In this role, you will assist with preparing technical reports, design drawings, contract documents, cost estimates, and permits. You’ll lead and support client workshops focused on advancing technical studies and designs, while also developing project delivery strategies and job management plans to ensure compliance with QA standards. Your work will involve supporting pricing, estimating, scoping, and marketing strategies for new projects, as well as coordinating CAD teams to produce high-quality design and construction documents. You’ll conduct field investigations and condition assessments to identify process improvements, manage communication on technical and contractual issues, and facilitate client meetings to keep projects on track.

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to grow your career while contributing to sustainable water solutions that matter. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and ready to take on challenging, rewarding projects, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Hybrid Work Model: 

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Engineering Drawings: Create engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Technical Developments Recommendation: Research and suggest technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.
• Product and Solution Development: Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
• Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Research: Carry out a range of research activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Support technical troubleshooting efforts, aiding in the quick and accurate identification, analysis, and resolution of technical issues with equipment and experiments.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• EIT certification
• At least 3-5 years of municipal water experience including experience in the state of New York; prior water and wastewater infrastructure design experience with local municipalities a plus

Interested in joining our Water team? Apply today!

Salary range: $72,300 - $120,500 based on experience

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As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.