Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

GZA GEOENVIRONMENTAL INC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training

Growth path to PM/Technical Specialist

Professional development

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. in Manhattan, NY is seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary geotechnical team.

Based in our Manhattan, NY office, this role involves fieldwork, subsurface explorations, and collaboration with project managers on buildings, bridges, and earth retention projects. You will gain mentorship, training, and a clear path toward becoming a Project Manager or Technical Specialist, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic, team‑oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• 0–5 years of geotechnical experience.
• Willingness to work in the field at project sites.
• Ability to read design drawings and relate them to construction activities.
• New York driver’s license and access to vehicle transportation.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute project tasks under project manager guidance and supervision.
• Log test borings, test pits, and other subsurface explorations.
• Communicate effectively with peers and management.
• Assist with preparation of geotechnical reports.
• Support GZA’s “One Company” approach by assisting with tasks outside primary responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Log test borings

Subsurface explorations

Effective communication

Report writing

Field work readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Manhattan NY
104 W 29th St
10th Floor
New York, NY 10001, USA

Manhattan NY
104 W 29th St
10th Floor
New York, NY 10001, USA

GZA’s Manhattan, New York office is seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary geotechnical team. This position will be based in the Manhattan, NY office and involves local and regional travel.

The successful candidate will perform geotechnical engineering tasks with the guidance and supervision of a project manager in a collaborative environment. The candidate should be self-motivated, well organized, detail-oriented, quality-focused, safety-minded, and able to multi-task.

Our 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute project tasks under project manager guidance and supervision
• Log test borings, test pits, and other subsurface explorations
• Communicate effectively with peers and management
• Assist with preparation of geotechnical reports
• Support GZA’s “One Company” approach by assisting with tasks outside primary responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
• 0- 5 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience
• Effective communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Willingness to work “in the field” at project sites
• Aptitude to work in teams and independently
• Strong work ethic and focus on detail
• Ability to understand design drawings and relate them to construction activities
• Access to vehicle transportation and a New York driver’s license

The base salary for this position may range between $77,000 and $114,000. This position is eligible for “straight time” overtime pay. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including bonus eligibility, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

• Mentorship and hands-on training from industry experts, with a clear path toward becoming a Project Manager or Technical Specialist and long-term career growth
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals on complex and prominent projects
• Ongoing professional development and enrichment
• A dynamic, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for company stock ownership
• Competitive, company-subsidized benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Flexible work schedule with potential for hybrid remote work
• Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources

About GZA:

GZA 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.

Note 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. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.

Travel Required

Yes . To project sites/local day trips

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