Sr. Design Project Engineer- Highways & Roads
GHD
- Irvine, CA
- $109,000-162,500 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Technical Guidance and Project Oversight: Providing expertise and guidance on various engineering projects, with a focus on transportation systems, such as highways, roadways, trails, and more.
- Design Delivery: Overseeing and leading the production of complex engineering designs, drawings, details, and specifications.
- Project Scope and Schedule Management: Assisting project managers in developing and managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality plans. Your expertise will contribute to effective project planning and execution.
- Leadership: Leading and supporting cohesive projects teams, including subconsultants, to achieve project objectives, promoting collaboration, and creating a positive work environment.
- Coaching and Mentoring: Playing a crucial role in coaching and mentoring junior staff, helping them develop their skills and knowledge.
- Community and Professional Engagement: Actively engaging in community and professional organizations, representing our company and staying up-to-date with industry trends.
- Client Relationship Management: Actively participating in client relationship management, attending client meetings as needed.
- Business Development: Supporting Senior Project Managers with business development on behalf of GHD, position for new work and secure projects.
- Strong foundation and proficiency across multiple software design platforms - experience with both AutoCAD Civil 3D required, and Microstation desired. Supplemental transportation /traffic software experience a plus.
- Experience, familiarity with and knowledge of overall project delivery processes.
- Experience with local agency, state and federally funded transportation projects administered by Caltrans.
- Ability to support and grow relationships/business in transportation and other sectors within the US West Region.
- Capability to provide mentorship to staff within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment and knowledge with staff and peers.
- Ability to support project/client proposals and participate in interviews as needed.
- Proven professional judgement and commercial acumen, including identifying, assessing, evaluating and solving problems.
- Excellence at all stages of the project life-cycle, from preparing bids to feasibility studies, consenting, detailed design and data analysis, and stakeholder management
- Robust written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to concisely convey complex issues.
- Demonstrated ability to direct and delegate work assignments to others, ensuring efficient project execution and team productivity.
- A self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California preferred
- 15+ years of experience with solid technical knowledge and skills across the transportation & municipal engineering, including a strong background in planning & design; construction experience a plus.
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