Dam & Levee Safety Civil Engineer — Geotechnical Focus

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. in Norwood, Massachusetts is seeking Civil/Dam Safety Engineers with 4 to 10 years of engineering experience to join the Dam and Levee Safety Group. The role involves field inspections, geotechnical analyses, and design support for dam and levee projects.

Successful candidates will work under supervision of technical specialists, project managers, and/or principals. Occasional travel and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• MS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus is preferred.
• Experience or academic training with geotechnical computer software packages such as GeoStudio applications is preferred.
• 4+ years of professional work experience involving dams or related structures is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills are required.
• Strong Microsoft Offices is required; AutoCAD and GIS proficiency are preferred.
• Experience with the municipal/state work, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and/or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, is preferred.
• Occasional out-of-town travel will be required. The candidate must have a consistent means of transportation to/from project sites.

Responsibilities

• Conducting fieldwork including dam and levee safety inspections, planning, and observing subsurface explorations and instrumentation installations, performing construction monitoring for dam and levee rehabilitation and dam removal projects.
• Review of subsurface information to develop input parameters for geotechnical analyses.
• Assistance in the assignment of laboratory testing to support development of input parameters for geotechnical analyses.
• Executing engineering analyses such as seepage and slope stability analyses of embankment dams and levees, toe drain and filter designs, gravity dam stability analyses, etc.
• Executing finite element analyses of dams, support of excavations, soil stabilization/ground improvement, tunneling, waterfront structures, etc.
• Writing technical memos and reports summarizing analyses, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Assisting with the design of dam and levee rehabilitation projects (including stability improvements, water control structures overtopping protection, seepage control, etc.); design of waterfront structures; and planning and design of dam removal / stream restoration projects.
• Assisting with the development of permit applications for dam-related projects.
• Assisting in the preparation of construction plans and technical specifications.
• Assisting with constructability reviews and preparation of contractor work plan submittals for various underground construction activities.
• Communicating effectively and efficiently with contractors, clients, and team members.
• Assisting with proposal development and internal project management.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering (geotechnical)

Tools

GeoStudio

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. in Norwood, Massachusetts is seeking Civil/Dam Safety Engineers with 4 to 10 years of engineering experience to join the Dam and Levee Safety Group. The role involves field inspections, geotechnical analyses, and design support for dam and levee projects.

Successful candidates will work under supervision of technical specialists, project managers, and/or principals. Occasional travel and strong communication skills are required.