Graduate Water Engineer

GHD

Seattle, WA0–2 yrs53m agovia LinkedIn

About the Role

An entry-level engineering professional in the first two years post-graduation. Uses professional concepts and academic knowledge to assist in solving engineering problems of limited scope and complexity. Contributes to engineering projects across sectors including transport, water, property & buildings, energy, and environment, supporting the team in delivering high-quality outcomes for clients. Focuses on building practical experience and understanding of engineering practices in a real-world consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist senior colleagues in managing client and customer relationships.
  • Participate in a community of practice to build expertise.
  • Deliver required outcomes by coordinating subcontractors and suppliers within an established contract management plan.
  • Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats.
  • Carry out engineering inspections under supervision to evaluate quality and integrity, making recommendations for remedial works.
  • Contribute to the development and feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions.
  • Support feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective and document findings.
  • Follow health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and instructions to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures and address them using change management programs.
  • Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.
  • Advise managers on the application of existing procedures and precedents.
  • Gather information and resources to assist in drafting standardized tenders/proposals.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency.
  • Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others.
  • Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to different audiences.
  • Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions.
  • Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex information to effectively solve problems.
  • Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments.
  • Analyze Current State/AS-IS State
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Data Control
  • Define Future State/TO-BE State
  • Document and Model User Requirements
  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Development
  • Engineering Specification
  • Engineering Standards and Compliance
  • Engineering Technology
  • Perform Gap Analysis
  • Requirements Creation and Verification
  • Requirements Elicitation and Facilitation
  • Review and Reporting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level Experience
  • General Experience: Sound experience and understanding of straightforward procedures or systems (7 to 12 months)
  • Managerial Experience: None

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