Entry Level Civil/Dam Safety Engineer

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is looking for a motivated Entry-Level Civil/Dam Safety Engineer to join our Dam and Levee Safety Group in Fairfield, NJ. As an Entry-Level Civil/Dam Safety Engineer, you will bring your expertise and unique solutions to highly visible and challenging projects. You will also work in a team of dedicated Project Managers, Principals and other Engineers. If you have a strong academic record, solid understanding of civil engineering principles (specifically geotechnical, hydrological and hydraulic engineering), and a desire to work on dams and levees, apply today!

Key Duties:

• Performing construction phase services for dam and levee rehabilitation projects and conducting fieldwork including dam and levee safety inspections.
• Data collection, organization and interpretation in support of dam/levee inspections, evaluations, and rehabilitation projects.
• Executing various engineering analyses, under the direction of a senior engineer to support dam rehabilitation and decommissioning.
• Writing drafts of field reports, inspection/engineering reports, technical specifications, and permit applications.
• Preparing construction plans.
• Performing cost/quantity estimates and project scheduling.
• Communicating effectively and efficiently with contractors, clients and team members.
• 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 Civil Engineering is required. Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical or hydrological and hydraulic (H&H) focus is preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience, including construction oversight, as an Engineer is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem solving, technical writing and organizational skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency required; AutoCAD skills and GIS proficiency are preferred.
• Experience or academic training with geotechnical computer software such as SEEP/W and SLOPE/W, and/or H&H computer software such as HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS is preferred.
• Occasional out-of-town travel will be required. Candidate must have consistent means of transportation to/from project sites.
• EIT certification or able to obtain certification within 6 months of hiring is preferred.

The base salary for this position may range between $74,000.00-$90,000.00. 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.