Project Engineer Highways & Roads/Assistant Project Manager
GHD

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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 groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Our pledge to you.

Join GHD.

Who are we looking for?

Our San Luis Obispo, CA office has an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager- Highways and Roads. 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.

In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead!

We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

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

• Technical Guidance and Project Oversight: Providing guidance and expertise on various engineering projects, with a focus on transportation systems, such as highways, roadways, trails, and more
• Design Delivery: Supervising and leading the production of complex engineering designs, drawings, details, and specifications
• Coaching and Mentoring: Playing a significant role in mentoring junior staff, helping them develop their skills and knowledge
• Actively engaging in community and professional organizations, representing our company and staying up-to-date with industry trends
• Actively participating in client relationship management, attending client meetings as needed
• Supporting Senior Project Managers with business development on behalf of GHD, position for new work and secure projects
• 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
• Team Leadership: Leading a cohesive team, including sub-consultants, to achieve project objectives, promoting collaboration, and creating a positive work environment

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 expand 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.
• Shown professional judgement and commercial skill, 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 customer management
• Ability to advise and delegate work assignments to others, ensuring efficient project execution and team productivity
• Robust written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to concisely convey complex issues
• 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. Master's Degree considered a plus
• Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California
• 8+ 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

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing 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.

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.

Salary Range - $84,000-$126,000 based on experience.

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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 #PowerOfCommitment

Who 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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