Water resource engineer - in - training supporting flood, river, stormwater, and watercourse projects at Onterris. Assisting modelling, design, field investigations, and regulatory work.
About the role
- Senior engineer leading landfill, landfill gas, transfer station, and organics projects for GHD’s waste management team. Providing technical oversight, client support, and mentorship across Western Canada.
Responsibilities
- Lead and provide senior technical review for waste management projects, including landfill design, landfill gas systems, transfer stations, organics facilities, permitting, operations support, construction management, and inspection
- Support Project Managers and project teams in delivering complex waste management projects, focusing on quality, technical risk management, QA/QC, schedule, budget, and client outcomes
- Build and maintain relationships with municipal, private sector, and First Nation clients
- Support development of new opportunities across Western Canada
- Lead or support technical approaches for proposals, including scope development, methodology, fee assumptions, and delivery strategies
- Provide senior consulting support for landfill design and operations, landfill gas management, compost and organics facilities, transfer stations, waste reduction programs, regulatory compliance, storage, transport, and disposal
- Complete feasibility assessments, technical evaluations, and cost-benefit analyses
- Provide technical mentorship to junior and intermediate staff and support peer reviews
- Collaborate with GHD’s Engineering Design Organization and other technical disciplines to develop integrated solutions
- Promote GHD’s HSE culture by supporting safe project delivery, monitoring performance, and addressing risks or non-compliance
Requirements
- P.Eng. designation in Alberta or British Columbia, or eligibility to obtain registration in the province associated with your home office
- 15+ years of civil/construction or environmental engineering experience, with strong preference for waste management experience
- Strong technical experience in the design, construction, or operation of waste management facilities, including landfills, landfill gas systems, transfer stations, and organics facilities
- Experience providing senior technical review, project governance, and QA/QC for engineering deliverables
- Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and support business development
- Experience mentoring junior and intermediate technical staff
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary project teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
- Working knowledge of Autodesk, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D is considered an asset
- Valid Alberta or British Columbia driver’s license with a driving record in good standing
- Willingness to travel occasionally for project work, client meetings, and field oversight
Benefits
- Hybrid work model combining in-office collaboration with flexibility
- Opportunity for technical leadership and career growth
- Mentorship and team development opportunities
- GHD is an equal opportunity employer
- Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request
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