Construction Engineer

GZA; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Profit sharing

Performance bonuses

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking experienced Construction Engineers with Civil, Structural or Geotechnical skills for its Contractor Services Division.

The role involves design of temporary works such as shoring towers, cranes, and cofferdams, with field work across North America, especially the Northeast US. The position requires at least a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, EIT with intent to obtain a P.E., and 2+ years of construction engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT and ability to obtain a P.E. license.
• 2+ years of experience in Construction Engineering (Temporary Works Design).

Responsibilities

• Design temporary support structures, shoring towers, work trestles, and temporary bridges.
• Develop construction loading plans, lifting plans, and crane layout analyses.
• Support of excavation, cofferdams, and pile foundations; evaluate buried structures and utilities.
• Coordinate with contractors and clients at multiple site locations across North America.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Mentorship opportunities

Employee ownership awareness

Professional development

Education

Civil Engineering degree

EIT / PE licensure potential

Job description

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking experienced Construction Engineers with Structural and/or Geotechnical skills to work in our Contractor Services Division. Project types include and are not limited to design of temporary support structures, shoring towers, work trestles, temporary bridges, construction loading on structures, engineered lift plans, demolition & erection plans for buildings & bridges, alternative lifting operations, rigging design/analysis and crane layout plans; support of excavation, cofferdams, pile foundations and evaluation of buried structures and utilities. This position requires site visits and field work at client sites. Project sites are throughout North America and predominantly in the Northeast US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• EIT and ability to obtain a P.E.
• 2+ Years of Experience in Construction Engineering (Temporary Works Design)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, in a team setting, with both co-workers and clients
• 100% Employee Owned
• Mentorship from experts in the industry
• Professional development and enrichment opportunities
• Focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance fees)
• Exciting work environment
• Opportunity for company ownership
• Generous company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K retirement plan, profit sharing and performance bonuses

The base salary for this position may range between $70,000.00 to $120,000.00. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

About

The Contractor Services Division of GZA specializes in Construction Engineering and we take pride in our core values of honesty, integrity, and work life balance. We practice in the niche field of Temporary Works Design. Our Specialty is developing working drawings and calculations tailored to the preferred means and methods of contractors on heavy civil highway, bridge, buildings, railroads, power generation, utility and marine projects. Our scope of services has grown to include permanent design, inspection, and forensic engineering.

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, geo-civil engineering, construction management and environmental remediation firm. 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 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.

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