Sr. Design Project Engineer- Highways & Roads

GHD

  • Irvine, CA
  • $109,000-162,500 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Description:Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we'll help you go all the way.Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience ground-breaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.Our pledge to you.Join GHD.Who are we looking for?GHD has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer working from our offices in Irvine, CA. This is a unique opportunity for a senior level individual to participate join a large, well-established organization with a culture that promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect. You will work closely with our highly skilled multi-disciplinary teams throughout the organization and our clients to efficiently deliver projects and provide high value consultancy services.Working with our Engineering Design Organization, this position offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and make a significant impact within our organization and the communities we serve.Responsibilities include:
  • 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.
What you will bring to the team
  • 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.
Qualifications
  • 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.
Salary Range: $109,000 - $162,500 based on experience.EEO Statement US: 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, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.About Us: Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.See where your commitment could take you with GHD.Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitmentWho we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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