GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc

Geotechnical Staff Engineer

GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc • $75K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of relevant internship or field experience
  • Engineer in Training (E.I.T) certification
  • Solid understanding of civil engineering fundamentals and soil mechanics
  • Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork orientation
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a positive attitude
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop geotechnical recommendations and specifications for projects
  • Perform analysis and design for foundation systems and retaining structures
  • Assess slope stability and soil liquefaction using geotechnical software
  • Conduct numerical modeling with PLAXIS and FLAC
  • Execute seismic-hazard and ground-response analyses
  • Oversee field investigations and sampling procedures
  • Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports and documentation
  • Collaborate on global projects and travel for site support

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401k with employer matching
  • Choice of 4 medical plans
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal PTO
  • Vehicle allowance
Full Job Description
Position Summary: As an ENGEO Staff Engineer you'll be exposed to a wide variety of project scopes, types, and technical challenges. You will be mentored and supported to take on responsibility quickly and encouraged to build technical expertise, project management, and business development soft skills.

"Starting at ENGEO as a staff engineer opened doors I didn't even know existed. Every challenge has pushed me to grow, not just as an engineer, but as a person-and I've learned so much from the incredible team around me."
- Taylor Strack, Senior Engineer

Primary Responsibilities
  • Develop geotechnical recommendations, plans, and technical specifications for design and construction of private and public projects.
  • Perform geotechnical analysis and design of shallow and deep foundation systems, ground improvement systems, earth-retaining structures, slopes, landslide mitigation solutions, and more.
  • Assess static and dynamic slope stability, ground settlement and deformation, and soil liquefaction using various geotechnical software applications.
  • Perform static and dynamic numerical modeling using finite-element and finite-difference methods as implemented in PLAXIS, FLAC, and other software applications.
  • Perform site-specific seismic-hazard and ground-response analyses.
  • Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations including logging borings and test pits, collecting samples, performing field tests, and observing and assisting with cone penetration and geophysical testing.
  • Develop laboratory testing plans, review laboratory test results, and develop representative soil properties for geotechnical analyses and design.
  • Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, letters, plans, and other documents.
  • Observe construction of foundations, ground improvement, shoring, grading operations, and other geotechnical construction.
  • Complete other field, analytical, and project administrative tasks with direction and support from peers and leadership.
  • Learn increasingly more complex, non-routine tasks with review and oversight from senior staff.
  • Support Global Projects: Collaborate on and potentially travel to project sites across our international footprint, including Guam, New Zealand, and Australia, to provide on-site engineering support and field investigations.


Requirements

Our Ideal Candidate
  • 1-3 years-professional/relevant internship/field experience
  • E.I.T
  • Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals and soil mechanics
  • A team player who enjoys problem-solving and fast-paced environments
  • Has an entrepreneurial spirit and a positive attitude
  • Desire to continually learn and grow
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Driven to go above and beyond in client service

All Candidate Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree - Required (M.S. degree or Ph.D. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering - Preferred)
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Products. Numerical modeling, seismic hazard analysis, and GIS experience are a plus.
  • Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment
  • Ability to work and succeed as a team also while being resourceful when working alone in the field.
  • Construction appropriate vehicle for driving onto job sites
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for short-term or extended project assignments.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $75,000-$90,000. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, skillset, and market conditions

A Few Notable Projects
  • Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Los Angeles, CA
  • Multiple Technology Campuses for Google, YouTube, and Meta, Bay Area, CA
  • Oceanwide Center, San Francisco, CA
  • Metro Purple Line Extension, Los Angeles, CA
  • Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, New Zealand
  • Transmission Gully Highway, Wellington, New Zealand
  • Kaikoura Earthquake rehabilitation of State Highway and Railway, South Island, New Zealand
  • Click here to learn more about our projects

Benefit Highlights
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401k and employer matching
  • 4 Medical plans to choose from
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Vacation, Holiday and Personal PTO
  • Vehicle allowance

Salary Description

Approximate salary range: $75,000.00 to 90,000.00

About GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is a consulting firm providing geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services to a wide array of private and public clients. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts. GZA has over 700 employees and operates 30 offices in the United States. The company has worked on projects in a variety of industries, including energy, transportation, real estate, and manufacturing.
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