Lead Environmental Engineer/Technicial Director

About the role

GHD is seeking a Lead Environmental Engineer/Technical Director with a specialization in contaminated sites to support their Central region. This role is ideal for someone with over 10 years to 15 years of experience in providing expert competence and supervising and directing people.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, plan, and perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines.
• Lead complex investigations, design solutions, and support construction for environmental remediation projects.
• Develop strategies and deliver innovative, client-focused solutions to US Federal and private sector clients.
• Needs Assessment: Identify emerging issues, barriers, and key stakeholders to inform project decisions.
• Improvement/Innovation: Suggest and implement improvements in practices, processes, or project delivery.
• Culture of Innovation: Drive multi-stakeholder solutions that foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and validation processes that meet organizational and regulatory standards.
• Engineering Standards Specification: Draft and evaluate engineering standards and specifications to ensure work quality.
• Knowledge Management: Capture and share best practices and lessons learned across projects.
• Professional Supervision: Mentor and guide junior team members to support professional development.
• Project Management: Manage projects, including budgets, timelines, deliverables, and portfolios.
• Feasibility Studies: Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to support process or project decisions.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Monitor HSE performance and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Maintain and support key client relationships and regulatory engagement.
• Communicate effectively and produce high-quality reports.
• Take initiative and work collaboratively as a self-starter.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field) required. Current PE, or the ability to obtain registration within 6 months.

Qualifications

Wide and deep experience providing expert competence (Over 10 years to 15 years).

Experience of supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (13 months to 3 years).

Skills

Expertise in contaminated sites remediation, strong leadership skills, ability to innovate and collaborate, excellent communication and report writing abilities, and strong project management skills.

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Wellness Benefit

Pay

$124,080.00 - $206,800.00, varies based on location and experience

Schedule

Hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Three days a week in-office contribution.