Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
GZA’s Manhattan, New York office is seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary geotechnical team. This position will be based in the Manhattan, NY office and involves local and regional travel. The successful candidate will perform geotechnical engineering tasks with the guidance and supervision of a project manager in a collaborative environment. The candidate should be self-motivated, well organized, detail-oriented, quality-focused, safety-minded, and able to multi-task. Our geotechnical projects involve buildings, bridges, highways, railroads, tunnels and marine and waterfront developments, water resources and dams, geo-structural analysis, soil and rock slope stabilization, automated instrumentation programs, resource evaluations, shallow and deep foundation design, earth retention design and ground improvement programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
- 0- 5 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience
- Effective communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Willingness to work “in the field” at project sites
- Aptitude to work in teams and independently
- Strong work ethic and focus on detail
- Ability to understand design drawings and relate them to construction activities
- Access to vehicle transportation and a New York driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree
Responsibilities
- Execute project tasks under project manager guidance and supervision
- Log test borings, test pits, and other subsurface explorations
- Document geotechnical construction activities
- Maintain excellent documentation (field records, calculations, etc.)
- Communicate effectively with peers and management
- Assist with preparation of geotechnical reports
- Support GZA’s “One Company” approach by assisting with tasks outside primary responsibilities as needed
Benefits
- Mentorship and hands-on training from industry experts, with a clear path toward becoming a Project Manager or Technical Specialist and long-term career growth
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals on complex and prominent projects
- Ongoing professional development and enrichment
- A dynamic, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for company stock ownership
- Competitive, company-subsidized benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Flexible work schedule with potential for hybrid remote work
- Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
