Job Description
Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future
Join a global professional services leader! We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.
GHD is growing! Our U.S. West offices have a strong backlog of projects. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to work from our Honolulu, Hawai'i office location. This position offers great variety of projects and the opportunity to advance into a lead mechanical engineering role. In this role you would assist in delivering projects under our U.S. Federal Sector contracts, delivering quality, safety, schedule and scope against budget. This role could include business development.
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.
And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change.
We'll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations.
This position supports clients in Hawai'i, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and other Pacific island locations.
Responsibilities of the position will include, but be not limited to:

• Planning and owning the delivery of mechanical reports, plans, specifications, and calculations.
• Leading and contributing to the preparation of proposals and bids for projects.
• Managing stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinating the work of the team, mentoring less experienced team members.
• Providing creative solutions to fit the needs of our clients and communities.

The Ideal candidate would have the following skills:

• Excellence at all stages of the project life-cycle, including preparing project scope and fee proposals, writing feasibility studies, preparing basis of design reports, consulting, developing detailed design drawings and specifications, developing budgetary construction cost estimates, and providing construction support, and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Strong Autocad skills; experience with Revit is considered a plus.
• Experience in heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (HVAC), plumbing, building energy management systems, and central plants with HVAC.
• Experience with fire protection systems.
• Experience working in multi-discipline teams - e.g. architects, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation engineers.
• Experience working with federal and local government clients preferred.
• Experience working with the Uniform Facilities Criteria (UFC) and other Department of Defense engineering requirements.
• Experience working with the International Building Code.
• Experience delivery projects using software such as HAP, PIPE-FLO, and EnergyPro is considered a plus.
• Experience with the LEED green building certification system is considered a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able and willing to travel to project job sites and client offices as needed.
• High ethical standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree from an ABET accredited school in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional consulting engineering experience with exposure to defense, water/wastewater, waterfront, architectural, industrial, or related projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Hawai'i (Mechanical) or ability to obtain Hawai'i mechanical license within 6 months. Other state engineering registrations may be considered.
• Must be a US Citizen

Why GHD
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing 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.
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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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.