Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is currently seeking an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in our Norwood, Massachusetts office. The successful candidate must have a strong academic record, solid understanding of civil and geotechnical engineering fundamentals, and a desire to work on a variety of exciting and challenging underground projects both in the office and in the field. Assignments will span a wide variety of infrastructure, real estate / building development, and energy projects. Previous work experience is preferred but not required.

Our close-knit culture here at GZA will help you to grow professionally while working on challenging high-profile projects. You will be mentored by seasoned professionals, who will in turn look to you to share technical knowledge and ideas. Our success relies on this collaborative environment. Between field work projects, you will work in a professional office setting, preparing detailed and accurate field documentation, evaluating data and performing engineering analyses, preparing technical reports, and implementing new technology.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Executing subsurface exploration and in-situ testing programs to evaluate soil and bedrock conditions in connection with foundation design & construction projects
• Performing field construction observation during installation of shallow and deep foundation installation and testing, underpinning and other tasks related to underground construction and ground improvement for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Evaluating field data and performing engineering analyses / calculations, such as slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, lateral pile analyses, and design / evaluation of earth support and underpinning systems (Experience with software such as SLOPE / W, SEEP / W, LPile, Settle3, and Plaxis is a plus)
• Writing field summary reports, drafts of field and engineering reports, technical specifications, and other technical documents
• Preparing construction cost / quantity estimates
• Assisting with submittal reviews and requests for information during construction
• Communicating effectively and efficiently with contractors, clients, and team members

Qualifications :

About GZA :

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of over 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environments. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on environmental, geotechnical, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and project location.

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative / Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.

Note to Staffing Agencies :

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.

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