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GHD, Inc Senior Civil Designer in Syracuse, New York
Job Description
Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.
Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.
Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow.
Our Northeast Engineering Design Organization (EDO) office is looking for a Senior Civil Designer to join the team! In this role, you will generate design drawings specific to wastewater/water facilities and horizontal infrastructure design projects.
In the problem-solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.
Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization 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.
Working with an energetic and hard-working team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Prepare detailed design drawings for grading and site development, utility piping, process piping and chemical feed system layouts of moderate to advanced complexity, including developing alignments, profiles, cross sections and details
- Perform volume/quantity calculations as required for horizontal infrastructure projects such as force mains, storm/sanitary sewers and water pipelines
- Prepare detailed design drawings based on self-directed design and engineering mark-ups that adhere to related specifications while using basic knowledge of relevant design and drafting principles
- Fulfill various fieldwork requirements, including site surveys, asset condition assessment and construction observations, if needed
- Coordinate with various design teams including architectural, structural, electrical, HVAC and plumbing
- Operate as a CAD manager on multidiscipline projects coordinating project set-up, chartering documents, and maintain designer team schedules
- Mentor junior team members and assist in the regional training activities
- Associate's and/or Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering Technology or other Engineering/Science field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in site-civil / water & wastewater / storm water / erosion & sediment control design
- Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil3D
- Revit, Civil HydroCAD and TR-55 experience a plus
- Must have an understanding of survey fundamentals
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Salary range: $33.00 - $49.00 based on experience
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.
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.
Minimum Salary: 33.00 Maximum Salary: 49.00 Salary Unit: Hourly
