GHD · 7 hours ago
Lead Environmental Engineer/Technicial Director
Rosemont, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$124K/yr - $207K/yr
10+ years expGHD is a global professional services company committed to environmental sustainability. They are seeking a Lead Environmental Engineer/Technical Director to support environmental remediation projects, develop innovative solutions, and mentor junior team members.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional ServicesTransportationWater
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field) required
Current PE, or the ability to obtain registration within 6 months
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)
Benefits
401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Jim Giannopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
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