Civil, Waterfront Engineer

Title: Entry Level Civil/ Waterfront Engineer

Location: Amesbury, Massachusetts, 01913, United States

Department: Engineer II

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Job Description:

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is currently seeking an Entry-Level Civil/ Waterfront Engineer to join our team in our Amesbury, Massachusetts office. The successful candidate should have a strong academic record, solid understanding of civil engineering fundamentals, and a desire to work on a variety of exciting and challenging projects both in the office and in the field.  Assignments will likely be focused on coastal projects, but will also span a variety of infrastructure, real estate/building development, and energy projects.  Previous work experience is preferred but not required.  Strong work ethic and communication skills are highly valued.

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


• Performing field construction observation during installation of soft (nature-based) and hard shoreline protection/stabilization measures and other coastal projects, shallow and deep foundation installation and testing, environmental sampling and monitoring, and other diverse projects.


• Assisting with topographic and bathymetric survey as well as condition assessment of waterfront structures.


• Evaluating field data and performing engineering analyses/calculations.


• 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 Engineering (MS Degree is a plus).


• 1+ years of professional work experience is preferred.


• Effective communication, problem solving and organizational skills.


• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical capabilities.


• Experience with numerical modeling, AutoCad and GIS preferred.


• 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.


• Familiarity with coastal processes and small boat operation is preferred.


• EIT certificate or ability to obtain within a year. Desire to obtain Professional Engineer registration.


 

The base salary for this position may range between $70,000 and $90,000. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

About GZA:

• 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 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 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.