Technical Director / Lead Engineer Waste Division

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. 

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. 

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?   

GHD’s solid waste service is growing throughout North America. We’re looking for a Technical Director/Lead Engineer to manage the growth and delivery of solid waste services throughout the US on a part-time/as-needed basis. The focus will be on several key areas: development of plans and roadmaps in this regional market, broadening relationships with existing clients, developing new clients and projects in traditional service offerings while at the same time keeping at the forefront of organics, alternative waste treatment projects, and renewables in the region.

In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change. 

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process. 

Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD. 

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Serves as the Project Director on technical projects, assist client manager for key clients and develops/executes associated client engagement plans
• Collaborates with Regional Market Leaders, Client Resource Managers, Service Line Leaders, and Client Sector Leaders to achieve excellent business outcomes
• Develops and mentors junior and/or rising talent within the Business Group
• Pre-positions for projects, develops opportunities, and obtains RFPs
• Develops responses to RFPs, scope of work packages, budgets, and progress reports
• Drives project teams to provide successful and technically sound project deliveries to meet and exceed client and GHD requirements
• Drives financial performance with respect to contribution; monitors, tracks, and manages opportunities, backlog, utilization, AR/DSO, variances, and markups
• Manages, mitigates, and reports on risks within the Business Group
• Adheres to GHD Management Systems for Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Environment
• Drives positive client interaction, as verified through client surveys

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the solid waste market with strong connections in the Midwest
• Excellent knowledge and demonstrated experience delivering projects in Midwest market
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; proven ability to develop, mentor and lead professional technical staff

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Benefits:

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service

• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service

• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee

• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement  program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Salary Range: $56.72 - $94.53 based on experience and location.

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 (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.