Technical Director- Water Resources
GHD

Job Info

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Job Description

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

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?

GHD has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Director - Water Resources with experience in projects relating to dams, levees, water resources, civil works infrastructure and stormwater facilities such as flood control works, channels, and culverts. This position will work from our Irvine office, supporting projects in the West Region.

In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs field evaluations to evaluate the condition of dams, levees, spillways, and flood control structures.
• Manage of dam-safety monitoring and surveillance programs.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, surface-water flow investigations, dam-breach analysis, and flood inundation studies.
• Periodic inspections and initial eligibility inspections of levees and flood control works.
• Perform hydrogeologic studies to assess the feasibility of using groundwater as a source of water supply for production wells including developing recommendations to address safe yield of the aquifers, effects of competing withdrawals, design of storage facilities, and evaluation of water quality.
• Perform subsurface soil and groundwater investigations that address a variety of water supply, environmental, and hazardous waste issues and included compliance with requirements of regulatory agencies and stakeholders.

Qualifications;

• Degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in dam safety monitoring and hydrology and hydraulic analysis
• PE registration in California required
• USACE experience required

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.

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Salary Range- $165000 -$248,000 based on experience

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.

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