What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Environmental Engineer/Scientist position at GZA?
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is currently seeking an Entry Level Environmental Engineer/Scientist in our Livonia, MI office. The successful candidate must have a solid educational background and be self-motivated with a professional attitude. They will join our team of engineers/scientists that work on a variety of projects including site investigation, evaluation of remedial alternatives, design, and implementation of remedial systems and remediation system operation and maintenance. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of project managers and/or principals.
Between field work projects, you will work in a professional office setting, preparing field documentation, data analysis and reporting.
Key Duties:
- Perform outdoor, all-season field tasks such as drilling oversight, soil / groundwater sampling, soil vapor sampling, soil and groundwater remediation implementation, remediation system operation and maintenance, construction oversight, monitoring, etc.
- Work on all phases of projects (due diligence, site investigation, data evaluation, system design, engineering analysis, remedial system construction oversight, remediation system operation and maintenance).
- Monitoring and documenting various aspects of investigation/remediation projects.
- Conducting technical analyses/calculations.
- Analyzing and interpreting various site-specific data.
- Writing drafts of field and engineering reports.
- 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 Geological Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field required (Master’s Degree preferred).
- Relevant work experience in the fields of site investigation, remediation, is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving ability, communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to perform field tasks and activities.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and a reliable vehicle.
- Strong Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS skills preferred.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations is a plus.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification and EIT a plus.
Why Join GZA?
- Professional development and a focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement).
- Flexible 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 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, 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 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.
