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This position will be based in the Manhattan, NY office and involves local and regional travel.\nThe successful candidate will support projects through proposal, contract, and execution phases, with responsibility for the day-to-day technical delivery of work. Strong academic credentials, geotechnical engineering expertise, analytical ability, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset are essential.\nOur geotechnical projects involve buildings, bridges, highways, railroads, tunnels and marine and waterfront developments, water resources and dams, geo-structural analysis, soil and rock slope stabilization, automated instrumentation programs, resource evaluations, shallow and deep foundation design, earth retention design and ground improvement programs. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of and documented experience in a representative portion of these practice areas.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nPlan, coordinate, and oversee subsurface exploration and construction observation/field testing activities\nAssist with task management on large project teams or independently manage smaller projects, including delegation to field staff\nExecute day-to-day technical project tasks and contribute to design deliverables in accordance with QA/QC standards\nMonitor project performance, budgets, and compliance with contractual requirements\nAssist with proposal development and preparation, review, and authorship of geotechnical reports\nParticipate in staff training and support GZA’s “One Company” approach by assisting with tasks outside primary responsibilities as needed\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred\nEngineer in Training (EIT) required; intent to obtain PE within 1-2 years\nMinimum of 5 years of relevant experience (Master’s degree may substitute for up to 2 years)\nExperience with geotechnical design and construction for foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, ground improvement, and related evaluations\nAbility to perform and manage fieldwork and construction oversight\nStrong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills\nProficiency with MS Office and geotechnical software (e.g., SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, LPILE, GROUP, Settle 3D, WEAP, or similar); proficiency with Autodesk CAD programs is a plus\nThe base salary for this position may range between $100,000.00-125,000.00. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.\nBenefits:\nMentorship and hands-on training from industry experts, with a clear path toward becoming a Project Manager or Technical Specialist and long-term career growth\nCollaboration with multidisciplinary professionals on complex and prominent projects\nOngoing professional development and enrichment\nA dynamic, team-oriented work environment\nOpportunities for company stock ownership\nCompetitive, company-subsidized benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)\nFlexible work schedule with potential for hybrid remote work\nSmall firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources\nAbout GZA:\nGZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 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.\nNote to Recruitment 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. 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