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GHD's Engineering roles span civil, structural, environmental, and geotechnical disciplines across major infrastructure and advisory projects. The company has an established pathway for international engineers, supporting multiple visa categories to bring qualified candidates into U.S. project teams.
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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
At GHD we are looking for a new Civil Engineering Intern to join the team at our Tamuning, Guam office. In this role you will perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three 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:
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Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
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Knowledge Management System: Use the knowledge management system to access specific information.
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Engineering Inspections: Provide technical support to inspections of the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and the remedial works needed in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
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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.
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Improvement/Innovation: Support others by implementing improvements and carrying out simple change management tasks.
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Engineering Solutions Design: Implement feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions, under supervision, to provide feedback and contribute to validation of the design.
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Product and Solution Development: Support others by carrying out a range of product development and engineering activities, such as analyzing client situations or interpreting data.
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Contract Management: Carry out a range of contract management tasks.
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Project Management: Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Currently enrolled in Civil Engineering or equivalent Bachelor's or Master’s degree program.
Experience
General Experience: No 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, 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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
At GHD we are looking for a new Civil Engineering Intern to join the team at our Tamuning, Guam office. In this role you will perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three 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:
-
Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
-
Knowledge Management System: Use the knowledge management system to access specific information.
-
Engineering Inspections: Provide technical support to inspections of the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and the remedial works needed in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
-
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.
-
Improvement/Innovation: Support others by implementing improvements and carrying out simple change management tasks.
-
Engineering Solutions Design: Implement feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions, under supervision, to provide feedback and contribute to validation of the design.
-
Product and Solution Development: Support others by carrying out a range of product development and engineering activities, such as analyzing client situations or interpreting data.
-
Contract Management: Carry out a range of contract management tasks.
-
Project Management: Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Currently enrolled in Civil Engineering or equivalent Bachelor's or Master’s degree program.
Experience
General Experience: No 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, 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Engineering Jobs at GHD Jobs
Align your credentials with U.S. licensing expectations
GHD hires engineers expected to work toward PE licensure in relevant U.S. states. Before applying, verify your foreign degree equivalency and identify whether your discipline maps to the FE exam pathway, which strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Target GHD's infrastructure-heavy service lines
GHD's U.S. sponsorship activity clusters around water, transportation, and environmental engineering. Emphasizing project experience in those sectors on your resume directly connects your background to the practice areas most likely to have open headcount.
Understand how TN status fits consulting roles
Canadian and Mexican engineers can enter on TN status without a lottery wait. Because GHD is a consulting firm, your offer letter must specifically describe engineering services work rather than general employment to satisfy the DOL's TN occupation definition at the border.
Request OPT start dates that match GHD's project cycles
GHD staffs projects on rolling timelines, so negotiating your F-1 OPT start date to align with a project kickoff rather than an arbitrary calendar date gives your team a concrete reason to onboard you quickly and reduces the gap before billable work begins.
Track GHD's PERM filings to gauge permanent residency intent
If Green Card sponsorship matters to you, confirm during the offer stage whether GHD has a policy of initiating PERM labor certification after a defined tenure. DOL's PERM process typically runs 12 to 18 months before an I-140 petition can even be filed.
Use Migrate Mate to filter GHD openings by visa type
Searching GHD's full job board manually won't surface which Engineering roles are open to sponsored candidates. Use Migrate Mate to filter GHD's live openings by visa category so you're only spending time on positions where sponsorship is already confirmed.
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Find Engineering at GHD JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does GHD sponsor H-1B visas for Engineers?
GHD does sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering roles, though not every open position includes sponsorship as a default. Because GHD operates as a consulting and professional services firm, H-1B petitions it files must demonstrate that the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline. Roles tied to civil, environmental, or structural projects have the clearest eligibility profile.
Which visa types does GHD commonly use for Engineering roles?
GHD supports several visa categories for Engineering hires, including H-1B for degree-qualified engineers, F-1 OPT and CPT for students completing U.S. degrees, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering occupations, and J-1 for exchange program participants. EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories are also on record, covering permanent residency pathways for longer-tenured engineers in specialty or professional roles.
What qualifications does GHD expect for Engineering positions?
Most GHD Engineering roles require a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as civil, environmental, geotechnical, or structural engineering. Many mid-level and senior positions also expect progress toward or completion of a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the applicable U.S. state. Project delivery experience in infrastructure, water systems, or environmental compliance is frequently listed as a requirement rather than a preference.
How do I apply for Engineering jobs at GHD?
You can browse GHD's Engineering openings and filter by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate, which surfaces only roles where international candidates are welcome. When applying directly, tailor your resume to GHD's infrastructure and advisory service lines and address your work authorization status clearly in your cover letter so the recruiting team doesn't screen you out during an early administrative review.
How do I time my Engineering job search at GHD around visa deadlines?
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start, so you'd need an offer letter in hand by mid-March at the latest. If you're on F-1 OPT, the 60-day grace period after your authorized end date means a delayed offer can become a status problem quickly. Starting your GHD application process three to four months before any authorization deadline gives the recruiting and HR process enough runway to move without putting you out of status.
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