Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

GZA GeoEnvironmental•Providence, RI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is seeking an early-career Geotechnical Engineer for its Providence, Rhode Island office. The role is intended for candidates with 0 to 5+ years of experience and offers assignments across infrastructure, real estate and building development, and energy projects. The work combines office and field assignments, with the balance depending on experience. Less-experienced candidates will primarily support the geotechnical group in the field, with periodic office work involving field documentation, data evaluation, engineering analyses, technical reports, and new technology. More-experienced candidates may focus more on office-based design and engineering reports while assisting project managers and principals with management tasks. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with experienced professionals and receive technical mentoring. GZA describes itself as an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm, established in 1964, providing services in geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management disciplines. The position requires regional travel to project sites, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather and use field equipment. The base salary may range from $69,000 to $90,000. Actual base salary and total compensation depend on factors including location, experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus.
0 to 5+ years of professional work experience; previous work experience is preferred but not required.
Strong academic record and solid understanding of civil and geotechnical engineering fundamentals.
Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical capabilities.
Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to work locally and regionally.
Valid driver’s license in good standing and reliable transportation to and from project sites.
Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and varied weather, and to lift and use field equipment required to perform job functions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with a geotechnical focus.
Experience with SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, LPile, and Plaxis.

Responsibilities

Perform field tasks and assist with the technical execution of projects.
Oversee and log subsurface exploration and in-situ testing programs to evaluate soil and bedrock conditions for foundation design and construction projects.
Perform on-site construction oversight and inspections for earthwork projects, including in-place density testing of compacted soils using a Troxler nuclear moisture-density gauge.
Observe field construction during installation and testing of shallow and deep foundations, underpinning, and other underground construction and ground management tasks to assess compliance with plans and specifications.
Evaluate field data and perform engineering analyses and calculations, including slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, lateral pile analyses, and design or evaluation of earth support and underpinning systems.
Draft field and engineering reports, technical specifications, and other technical documents.
Prepare construction cost and quantity estimates.
Assist with submittal reviews and requests for information during construction.
Communicate with prime contractors, subcontractors, clients, and other project team members.
Depending on experience, prepare designs and written engineering reports and assist GZA project managers and principals with management tasks.
Prepare detailed and accurate field documentation, evaluate data, perform engineering analyses, prepare technical reports, and implement new technology.