Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. (GZA) is currently seeking an early career 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:

• BS degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering and 3+ years of professional work experience or related Master's Degree and 0-2 years of professional work experience
• Effective communication, problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical capabilities
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Ability to work locally and regionally. Candidate must possess a valid driver's license in good standing and have a consistent means of transportation to/from project sites

The base salary for this position may range between $80,000 and $. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

About GZA:

• Become part of an employee-owned, growth-oriented firm; established in 1964.
• Nationally recognized for providing underground engineering excellence for foundations, tunnels, dams, buried utilities, marine facilities, highways, railroads, site development and temporary underground structures.
• Professional development and a focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement)
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources
• Mentorship from experts in the industry
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays and wellness time, medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan

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…