Technical Director - Water, US Cental Region

At GHD we dont just believe in the power of commitment we live and breathe it every day.

Thats why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. Well help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues clients and partners youll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

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.

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the worlds biggest challenges in the areas of water energy and urbanization.

We have a current need for Technical Director - Waterfor our US Central operations.

GHD is looking for an energetic creative motivated senior engineer to work on existing challenging projects and to join our dynamic and growing water group. Our diversified projects vary from upgrades of existing water and wastewater treatment plants design of new pump stations master municipal planning asset management linear infrastructure and water resources. Our growing client list includes some of the largest utilities in our region as well as many smaller agencies and private sector clients. Utilizing a One GHD approach to collaboration we leverage industry-leading talent from across the globe to provide our clients with unmatched expertise and service.

The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of leading water/wastewater treatment projects backed by technical experience in design evaluation and upgrading of medium to large municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment plants. A demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams from concept through detailed design and construction is required as well as business development skills and the ability to interact professionally with public and private sector clients as a technical leader and subject matter expert.

Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Provide technical leadership and overall execution of major treatment projects while working cooperatively with multidisciplinary design teams in the preparation of design packages and participating in quality reviews.
• Provide senior strategic leadership in growing the water business within Western Canada through building client relationships and mentoring junior water team members in their career.
• Take a leading role in business development initiatives including collaboration with our Pursuit Team in the development of high-quality strategic proposals.
• Take responsibility for monitoring and reporting of project performance progress and quality on behalf of GHD.
• Supervisory role in training mentoring and skills development of the water engineering team.

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Civil Engineering; Professional Engineer registered
• Minimum twenty years of experience in a professional water consulting environment with notable project technical leadership and management experience.
• Strong business development skills and contacts with some of our key clients across the United States.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization in a collaborative fashion.
• Proven supervisory role in mentoring junior and intermediate engineers project managers and technologists.

Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

Well 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.

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.

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