Civil Engineer

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.•Norwood, MA

25d•$90,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking Civil/Dam Safety Engineers with 4 to 10 years of engineering experience to join their Dam and Levee Safety Group in their Norwood, Massachusetts office. Successful candidates will work under the supervision of technical specialists, project managers, and/or principals. A solid understanding of civil and geotechnical engineering principles and a passion to work on dams and levees are essential for this position. GZA emphasizes a "One Company" environment, and as a member of their team, employees may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of their primary responsibilities. GZA is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. They attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and mentoring of younger staff. They seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous opportunities for learning, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm. GZA values diversity and is committed to providing an accepting and inclusive work environment for all employees. They are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Requirements

BS degree in Civil Engineering is required.
Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills are required.
Strong Microsoft Offices is required.

Nice To Haves

MS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus is preferred.
Experience or academic training with geotechnical computer software packages such as GeoStudio applications is preferred.
4+ years of professional work experience involving dams or related structures is preferred.
AutoCAD and GIS proficiency are preferred.
Experience with the municipal/state work, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and/or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducting fieldwork including dam and levee safety inspections, planning, and observing subsurface explorations and instrumentation installations, performing construction monitoring for dam and levee rehabilitation and dam removal projects.
Review of subsurface information to develop input parameters for geotechnical analyses.
Assistance in the assignment of laboratory testing to support development of input parameters for geotechnical analyses.
Executing engineering analyses such as seepage and slope stability analyses of embankment dams and levees, toe drain and filter designs, gravity dam stability analyses, etc.
Executing finite element analyses of dams, support of excavations, soil stabilization/ground improvement, tunneling, waterfront structures, etc.
Writing technical memos and reports summarizing analyses, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
Assisting with the design of dam and levee rehabilitation projects (including stability improvements, water control structures overtopping protection, seepage control, etc.); design of waterfront structures; and planning and design of dam removal / stream restoration projects.
Assisting with the development of permit applications for dam-related projects.
Assisting in the preparation of construction plans and technical specifications.
Assisting with constructability reviews and preparation of contractor work plan submittals for various underground construction activities.
Communicating effectively and efficiently with contractors, clients, and team members.
Assisting with proposal development and internal project management.