GHD Group

Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer

GHD Group • $99K — $145K *
Whitby, ON L1M 0A8In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • P.Eng. designation in Ontario required; accreditation in other Canadian provinces is a plus
  • 15+ years of relevant experience in civil/environmental engineering
  • Experience in landfill design, waste processing technologies, and energy projects is advantageous
  • Valid Ontario driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Willingness to travel for projects and oversee fieldwork sessions
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite and project management tools
  • Familiarity with Autodesk software such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D is beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead technical oversight on solid waste and energy solutions projects
  • Develop technical approaches for new project proposals
  • Complete peer reviews of designs and provide leadership for Ontario and North American teams
  • Conduct complex feasibility studies and analyze cost-benefit implications of technology changes
  • Advise clients on waste management strategies including compliance and disposal
  • Manage multiple projects while coordinating with senior staff
  • Build and maintain lasting relationships with municipal and private clients
  • Mentor intermediate and junior technical staff across the region
  • Participate in industry groups and collaborate with regulators on waste and energy issues
  • Draft engineering standards and analyze their effectiveness for quality delivery

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work model encouraging collaboration in-office three days a week
  • Opportunities for professional mentoring and team leadership
  • Engaging work environment with a focus on innovation in waste management
  • Participation in industry groups allows for professional growth
  • Commitment to health, safety, and the environment with active performance monitoring
Full Job Description
Job Description

Who are we looking for?

Our Ontario Region is seeking a Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer to join our North American Waste management team of 120 professionals providing traditional and emerging services with our waste and energy clients.

This position is a phenomenal opportunity to be part of an established practice with an exciting future ahead. We are seeking an experienced,technically strong Senior Engineer who wants to take an active role in growing our North American team to leverage GHD's significant experience in new and innovative technologies. The role can be based out of any of our Ontario offices including Mississauga, Markham, Toronto, Whitby, Waterloo, Peterborough or Ottawa.

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 3-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 Solutions Design: Managing and providing technical leadership and oversight on solid waste and energy solutions projects for municipal and private clients requiring permitting, detailed design, construction management and inspection, operations support, and other studies.
  • Technical Developments Recommendation: Leading technical approach development for new project proposals.
  • Professional Supervision: Completing peer reviews of designs completed by other team members. Providing leadership in the growth and direction of the Ontario, Canadian and North American Team waste management teams.
  • Feasibility Studies: Conduct complex feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective and document findings to complete cost-benefit analysis on implementing changes to GHD's clients' processes, products, or technology selection and implementation.
  • Waste Management: Provide consulting expertise to GHD's waste management clients, including waste reduction programs, waste segregation, compliance, storage, transport, and disposal.
  • Project Management: Manage a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues.
  • Client & Customer Management (External): Establishing and maintain long-lasting client relationships with municipal and private clients and prospects.
  • Mentoring: Providing mentorship to intermediate and junior technical staff across North America.
  • Active participation in waste and energy industry groups and liaison activities with regulators.
  • Engineering Standards Specification: Working collaboratively with GHD's Engineering Design Organization (EDO), analyze information, draft engineering standards and specifications, and evaluate the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to ensure work of the required quality is delivered to our clients. Ensure the correct disciplines within EDO and other GHD departments are engaged to provide complete solutions to our waste management clients, suppliers, contractors, and consultants.Health, Safety, and Environment: Monitor and review performance against health, safety, and environment (HSE) key performance indicators (KPIs) and patterns of behavior within the area of responsibility. Take action to improve performance and to resolve noncompliance with the organization's HSE policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions.


What you'll bring to the team:
  • P.Eng. designation in Ontario required; accreditation in other Canadian provinces is considered an asset
  • 15+ years of experience
  • Experience in landfill and landfill gas, transfer station, and waste facility design. Experience with organic waste processing, waste processing technologies, and energy projects is considered an asset.
  • Valid Ontario driver's license with driving record in good standing
  • Willingness and ability for occasional project travel and oversight of field work by team
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint
  • Working understanding of Autodesk, AutoCAD or Civil 3D an asset
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to work in a highly-skilled and diversified project team


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  • The salary range for this position is $99,950 -$ 145,950
  • The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhering to all relevant pay transparency legislation.
  • The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans
  • This position is for an existing vacancy.


About GHD Group

GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
* Ladders Estimates

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