What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Engineering Geologist position at GZA?
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.’s (GZA) Norwood, MA office is seeking an Entry-Level Engineering Geologist to join our team. The successful candidate must have a solid educational background and must be self-motivated with a professional attitude.
The successful candidate will work with a fast-paced team of experienced engineering professionals for the technical execution of a large variety of building, tunnel, and other underground projects. In between working at field project sites, the employee will work in a professional office setting, preparing detailed and accurate field documentation, data analysis and reporting. They will be mentored by seasoned professionals, working in a collaborative environment to share technical knowledge and ideas. The position will provide an opportunity for a rewarding career working on interesting and challenging projects.
Typical Duties May Include:
- Conducting subsurface geotechnical and geologic investigations
- Performing field geologic explorations including soils and bedrock mapping
- Performing field permeability testing and evaluations for infiltration facilities
- Performing outdoor, all-season, on-site geotechnical related construction monitoring field tasks such as fill construction, foundation installation observation and testing
- Writing drafts of field reports and geotechnical and geologic reports
- Providing geotechnical monitoring and using instrumentation to record vibrations, settlements, slope movements, water levels, and other critical geotechnical engineering data
- Reducing and summarizing geohydrologic and geotechnical data and preparing plans for inclusion in interpretive reports for clients
- GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Geology (or related field) required (Master’s Degree is a plus)
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Highly motivated self-starter with a professional attitude
- Strong written and verbal communication, problem solving, and organizational skills are essential
- Knowledge of hard rock geology
- Field mapping of bedrock outcrops
- Ability to perform field tasks and activities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to travel at local and regional levels
About GZA:
- Professional development and enrichment
- An exciting work environment
- Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401K retirement plan
GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 55 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 values diversity and is committed to providing an accepting and inclusive work environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. GZA 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.
