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Job Description
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking Entry-Level Geologists to join our team in the Central New Jersey office for the technical execution of a large variety of building, energy, and other infrastructure projects for both public and private entities.
Typical Duties May Include:
- Performing outdoor, all-season, on-site geotechnical and geological investigation work as well as geotechnical related construction monitoring field tasks such as fill construction, foundation installation observation and testing
- Conducting subsurface geotechnical and geologic investigations in connection with building, infrastructure and other development projects
- Performing field geologic explorations including soils and bedrock mapping
- Performing field permeability testing and evaluations for infiltration facilities
- 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
- Documenting and preparing internal reports on the geotechnical and geologic aspects of construction projects
- Performing geotechnical computer modeling of slope stability, groundwater dewatering predictions, groundwater flow
- Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in 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
- Ability to perform field tasks and activities as required by the project
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to travel at local and regional levels
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and environmental investigation experience is a plus
About GZA:
- Professional development and enrichment
- 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 over 25 offices and a history of more than 50 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. GZA is 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 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.This is a full time position