Graduate Civil Engineer

  • GHD
  • Buffalo, New York
  • Full Time
Graduate Civil Engineer

BUFFALO, NY, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our group of civil engineers in Buffalo, NY! As a graduate Civil Engineer, you will work alongside our Senior Engineers on projects in the industrial, municipal and environmental markets. You'll work on the designs, calculations and modelling in preparation of specification and drawing packages for construction of water distribution, sewer collection, pumping station, roadways, stormwater, and all aspects of a linear focused design.

Responsibilities

Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.

Process Design Engineering: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems.

Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.

Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.

Product and Solution Development: Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.

Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.

Engineering Standards Specification: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.

Knowledge Management System: Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.

Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.

Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.

What you will bring to the team:

Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineering In Training (EIT) certification preferred

0-2 years of Civil Engineering experience; internship experience preferred

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Knowledge of modeling and design software (i.e. REVIT, PCSWMM, etc.) as applicable

Involvement in professional organization(s) preferred

Salary range: $60,300 - $100,500 based on experience

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, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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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.

JOB INFO

Job Identification

22442

Job Category

Engineering

Locations

285 Delaware Avenue, Suite 500, Buffalo, NY, 14202, US
Job ID: 485742166
Originally Posted on: 7/17/2025

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