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GHD

Senior Civil Engineer

GHD, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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GHD Our Global team invites experienced engineers to join the US Central team based in

Houston, TX ;

Baton Rouge, LA

or

Farmington Hills, MI

offices. Working with our Engineering Design Organization (EDO) you’ll participate in the planning, design and construction engineering of various facilities and assist in the development of master plans, technical reports, design drawings, specifications, cost estimates and permit submittals. Make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative with important business impact on extensive engineering activities to plan, design, oversee construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities such as roads, railways, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems. Demonstrate creativity and mature engineering judgment in solving engineering problems, establishing program objectives, feasibility studies, and developing standards and guides for diverse activities. Develop and evaluate plans for broad areas of significant importance and complexity. Solve a variety of complex engineering problems and act as an expert authority in a broad area of specialization. Responsibilities

Needs Assessment: Uncover emerging issues or needs, identify potential causes, barriers, and key stakeholders, as well as related issues. Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing practices, suggest and implement improvements while delivering projects or work streams under guidance from senior colleagues. Culture of Innovation: Drive cross‑unit collaboration to boost creativity and innovation through platforms like idea generation, jam sessions, and hackathons. Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the validation process to meet a design brief, conforming to standards. Engineering Standards Specification: Analyze information, draft engineering standards and specifications, and evaluate effectiveness within the discipline. Knowledge Management: Develop policies, capture best practices, and share knowledge across colleagues on project outcomes and innovations. Technical Developments Recommendation: Recommend complex or innovative technical developments to improve products and services. Professional Supervision: Lead professional supervision to support practitioners’ development and reflective practice. Feasibility Studies: Conduct complex feasibility studies and document findings for cost-benefit analyses of changes to processes or structures. Product and Solution Development: Evaluate feasibility of complex products and services; supervise related activities as needed. Project Management: Manage a portfolio of projects and report to senior colleagues. Client & Customer Management: Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues. Assisting with the development of drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D Knowledge of HEC-RAS modeling software Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering Experience

General Experience: Wide and deep experience providing expert competence (Over 10 years to 15 years) Managerial Experience: Experience supervising and directing people and resources to achieve results within defined timeframes 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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