Waste Management Lead Engineer

Job Description
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?
Our
Ontario Region
is seeking a
Waste Management Lead Engineer
to join our North American waste management team of 120 professionals providing traditional and emerging services with our waste and energy clients.

This position is a phenomenal opportunity to be part of an established practice with an exciting future ahead. We are seeking a technically strong
Lead
Waste Engineer
who wants to take an active role in growing our North American team to leverage GHD's significant experience in new and innovative technologies. The role can be based out of any of our offices in GTA - Mississauga, Markham, Toronto or Waterloo.

Our Hybrid Work Model:
Be part of the dynamic culture Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office 3-days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

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

• Engineering Solutions Design: Leading waste and energy solutions projects for municipal and private clients requiring permitting, detailed design, construction management and inspection, operations support, and other studies
• Technical Developments Recommendation: Leading technical approach development for new project proposals
• Professional Supervision: Completing peer reviews of designs completed by other team members. Providing leadership in the growth and direction of the North American Team
• Feasibility Studies: Conduct complex feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective and document findings to complete cost-benefit analysis on implementing changes to business processes, products, or business unit structure.
• Waste Management: Manage specific segments of waste management, involving waste reduction programs, waste segregation, compliance, storage, transport, and disposal.
• Project Management: Manage a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Establishing and maintain long-lasting client relationships with municipal and private clients and prospects
• Mentoring: Providing mentorship to intermediate and junior technical staff across North America
• Undertaking liaison activities with regulators
• Engineering Standards Specification: Analyze information, draft engineering standards and specifications, and evaluate the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to ensure work of the required quality is delivered and to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Monitor and review performance against health, safety, and environment (HSE) key performance indicators (KPIs) and patterns of behavior within the area of responsibility. Take action to improve performance and to resolve noncompliance with the organization's HSE policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions.

What you'll bring to the team:

• P.Eng. designation in Ontario required; accreditation in other Canadian provinces is considered an asset
• 15+ years of experience
• Valid Ontario driver's license with driving record in good standing
• Willingness and ability for occasional project travel and oversight of field work by team
• Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint
• Working understanding of Autodesk, AutoCAD or Civil 3D an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to work in a highly-skilled and diversified project team
• Experience in landfill and landfill gas, transfer station, and waste facility design. Experience with organic waste processing, waste processing technologies, and energy projects is considered an asset.

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.

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.

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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.