Waste Management Engineer-in-Training
GHD

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Job Description

Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future

And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change.
We'll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact.

GHD is seeking a Civil or Environmental Engineer-in-Training (EIT) inRoseville, CA, Irvine, CA, San Diego or Concord, CA to support our growing Waste Management Business Group in the US West market (includes WA, OR, CA, ID, NV, AZ & GU).

This position is a phenomenal opportunity to be part of an established waste management practice with over 80 solid waste professionals in North America, and to develop your skills as a civil/ environmental engineer for the opportunity to grow into an industry leader with our team.

Our New Graduates have the ability to participation in GHD's Technical Services Lines, New Graduate Program and other networking and mentorship opportunities. If you are passionate and committed to advancing circular economy and future energy initiatives within our communities, this may be the role you've been searching for!

Responsibilities include:

• Assist Project Managers with delivery of waste management projects on time and on budget for clients requiring feasibility, technology evaluation and selection, permitting, operations support, detailed design, construction management and inspection, and environmental studies.
• Contribute to the design of landfills, transfer stations, composting facilities, anaerobic digestion, renewable natural gas, and advanced thermal conversion facilities.
• Aid in preparing proposals, technical reports, design drawings & specifications, and construction contracts.
• Coordinate technical resources and personnel including drafters, 3D designers, GIS and database technicians, chemists, geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and planners to complete waste management facility designs and plans.
• Complete quantity take-offs and cost estimates
• Effectively communicate with existing and prospective clients
• Develop, administer, and oversee the execution of construction contracts.
• Conduct construction inspections and chair construction progress meetings.
• Complete regulatory conformance reviews
• Develop studies and designs to support permitting applications under the direction of a senior solid waste engineer.
• Carry out environmental field work such as groundwater, soil gas, surface water and soil sampling.

The Ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Eligible and working towards professional engineering certification.
• Proactive, effective communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with environmental field work (groundwater, soil gas, surface water and soil sampling) and/or willingness and interest.
• Strong technical writing (memos, letters, technical reports) and an aptitude for understanding engineering specifications, operation and maintenance manuals and reports.
• Processes an optimistic and resilient mindset and is willing to actively participate in a growing team and be flexible with assignments.
• Knowledge of AutoCADD and Civil3D considered an asset.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental or Geological Engineering:
  • Course work and demonstrated understanding in the following areas preferred:
    • Solid and hazardous waste management
    • Leachate, landfill gas, and wastewater treatment
    • Geotechnical engineering (e.g., slope stability, hazards assessment)
    • Stormwater and groundwater management
    • Air quality management
    • Engineering economics (eg. time value of money, present worth analysis, rate of return, benefit cost ratios, depreciation, inflation, etc.)
    • Project management
    • Technical writing
• 0-2 years of experience with emphasis on environmental compliance, design, permitting and/or construction, preferable, related to waste management or similar field (can include internships)

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.

Salary Range: $70,000-$78,000 based on experience

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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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