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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?

Our Solid Waste group in Edmonton, Alberta and Calgary, Alberta is looking for a senior Civil/Environmental Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will lead solid waste projects including landfills, compost facilities, recycling facilities, anaerobic digestion facilities and biogas utilization.

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:

• Mentor project managers to deliver solid waste projects on time and on budget for clients requiring permitting, operations support, detailed design, construction management and inspection, environmental monitoring and studies, greenhouse gas (GHG) evaluations and support strategic regional business development activities.
• Lead the design of landfills, transfer stations, composting facilities and anaerobic digestion facilities
• Prepare and complete senior review of technical reports and designs completed by others in the Waste Management Group
• Coordinate technical resources and personnel including drafters, 3D designers, GIS and database technicians, chemists, geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and planners to complete solid waste facility designs and plans
• Effectively communicate with existing and prospective clients
• Develop and administer construction contract documents and conduct construction inspections and chair construction progress meetings
• Complete regulatory compliance reviews
• Develop studies and designs to support permitting applications in collaboration with subject matter experts
• Participate in liaison with regulators
• Contribute to proposal preparation

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering
• P.Eng. in AB
• 10+ years of relevant Engineering experience in the Civil/Environmental field
• Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, surfer, PCSWMM, HELP, Scholl Canyon, Land GEM
• Knowledge of the Western Canada waste management regulatory regime including, but not limited to, The Standards for Landfills and Composting in Alberta, Hazardous Waste Regulations, Contaminated Sites Regulation and Water Sustainability Act.
• Knowledge of material recycling, composting and organics management technologies and regulations will be an asset.
• Experience developing design, operations and closure plans will be considered an asset
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both within a team and independently
• Willingness and ability for overnight travel and to conduct field work, as required

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We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

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EEO Statement Canada: As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.