Civil/Environmental Engineer
About the role
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?
Our Ontario Region is seeking an Civil/Environmental 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 Environmental Engineer who wants to take an active role in 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 Mississauga, Markham, Toronto, Whitby, Waterloo, Peterborough or Ottawa.
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:
- Delivering and supporting solid waste and landfill projects across the project lifecycle, including planning, permitting, design, and construction phases
- Independently prepare technical deliverables such as:
- Engineering reports and technical memoranda
- Environmental permit and approval submissions
- Design documentation and specifications
- Apply sound professional judgment in coordinating technical inputs across environmental, geotechnical, and engineering disciplines.
- Support construction activities including quality assurance, contractor coordination, and contract administration.
- Engage directly with internal project managers, regulators, contractors, and clients as appropriate.
- Contribute discipline expertise to proposals and scope development under senior guidance.
What you will bring to the team:
- 6–10 years of relevant professional experience in environmental, landfill, solid waste, civil, or geotechnical engineering.
- Demonstrated experience contributing to moderately complex infrastructure
projects, ideally including:
- Landfill development, expansion, or closure
- Environmental approvals and permitting
- Site development, earthworks, or contaminated sites
- Construction support or contract administration
- Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision while collaborating within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for technical and client‑facing environments.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, or Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario or eligible for registration
- Valid authorization to work in Canada
- Ontario‑based or willing to work from an Ontario office location
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- The salary range for this position is $70,035 to $116,681
- The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhering to all relevant pay transparency legislation.
- The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans
- 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.
- This position is for an existing vacancy.
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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Civil/Environmental Engineer
About the role
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?
Our Ontario Region is seeking an Civil/Environmental 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 Environmental Engineer who wants to take an active role in 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 Mississauga, Markham, Toronto, Whitby, Waterloo, Peterborough or Ottawa.
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:
- Delivering and supporting solid waste and landfill projects across the project lifecycle, including planning, permitting, design, and construction phases
- Independently prepare technical deliverables such as:
- Engineering reports and technical memoranda
- Environmental permit and approval submissions
- Design documentation and specifications
- Apply sound professional judgment in coordinating technical inputs across environmental, geotechnical, and engineering disciplines.
- Support construction activities including quality assurance, contractor coordination, and contract administration.
- Engage directly with internal project managers, regulators, contractors, and clients as appropriate.
- Contribute discipline expertise to proposals and scope development under senior guidance.
What you will bring to the team:
- 6–10 years of relevant professional experience in environmental, landfill, solid waste, civil, or geotechnical engineering.
- Demonstrated experience contributing to moderately complex infrastructure
projects, ideally including:
- Landfill development, expansion, or closure
- Environmental approvals and permitting
- Site development, earthworks, or contaminated sites
- Construction support or contract administration
- Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision while collaborating within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for technical and client‑facing environments.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, or Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario or eligible for registration
- Valid authorization to work in Canada
- Ontario‑based or willing to work from an Ontario office location
#LI-TP1
- The salary range for this position is $70,035 to $116,681
- The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhering to all relevant pay transparency legislation.
- The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans
- 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.
- This position is for an existing vacancy.
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.