Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer/ Soil Scientist

GZA; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

GZA is seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer/Soil Scientist in Somerset, NJ, to support a growing geotechnical practice. The role involves a mix of field and office duties, with mentoring from experienced professionals.

Ideal candidates have a strong civil/geotechnical background and a drive to work on real estate, utility, and energy projects in the tri-state area. The position offers a hybrid work environment, opportunities for growth, and a path toward professional licensure, with base

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering; MS preferred.
• 1+ years of professional work experience preferred.
• Strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute subsurface exploration and in-situ testing for foundation design and construction.
• Perform field construction observation during installation and underpinning activities.
• Evaluate field data and perform engineering analyses (e.g., slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement).
• Write field summaries, drafts of field and engineering reports, and technical documents.
• Prepare construction cost/quantity estimates.
• Assist with submittal reviews and RFIs during construction.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, clients and team members.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil science

Field work

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

SLOPE/W

SEEP/W

LPile

Settle3

Plaxis

Job description

Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer/ Soil Scientist

Requisition Number: ENTRY001462

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• Posted: July 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Somerset NJ
27 Worlds Fair Dr
Somerset, NJ 08873, USA

GZA is currently seeking Entry Level Engineers, Geologists, and Soil Scientists to support our growing geotechnical consulting practice in Somerset, NJ.

As an Entry Level Engineers, Geologists, and Soil Scientists, you will perform a mix of field and office duties on a fast-paced team of highly experienced professionals and subject matter experts. The candidate must have a strong academic background in civil and geotechnical engineering, geology or soil science. Assignments will span from large scale real estate/building development, new utility infrastructure, and energy projects. Each assignment will generally be within the tri-state area. You will be mentored by seasoned professionals, who will in turn look to you to be curious, responsive, and to share ideas. Our success relies on this collaborative environment. Between field work projects, you will work in a professional office setting, preparing detailed and accurate field documentation, evaluating data and performing engineering analyses, preparing technical reports, and implementing new technology.

Primary Responsibilities

• Executing subsurface exploration and in-situ testing programs to evaluate soil and bedrock conditions in connection with foundation design & construction projects
• Performing field construction observation during installation of shallow and deep foundation installation and testing, underpinning and other tasks related to underground construction and ground improvement for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Evaluating field data and performing engineering analyses/calculations, such as slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, lateral pile analyses, and design/evaluation of earth support and underpinning systems (Experience with software such as SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, LPile, Settle3, and Plaxis is a plus)
• Writing field summary reports, drafts of field and engineering reports, technical specifications, and other technical documents
• Preparing construction cost/quantity estimates
• Assisting with submittal reviews and requests for information during construction
• Communicating effectively and efficiently with contractors, clients, and team members

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s Degree is preferred)
• 1+ years of professional work experience is preferred
• Effective communication, problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical capabilities
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Ability to work locally and regionally. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing and have a consistent means of transportation to/from project sites

The base salary for this position may range between $60,000 and $70,000. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

About GZA

• Become part of an employee‑owned, growth‑oriented firm; established in 1964.
• Nationally recognized for providing underground engineering excellence for foundations, tunnels, dams, buried utilities, marine facilities, highways, railroads, site development and temporary underground structures.
• Professional development and a focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement)
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources
• Mentorship from experts in the industry
• Generous, company‑subsidized benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays and wellness time, medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan

GZA is an employee‑owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of over 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environments. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on environmental, geotechnical, 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 project location.

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.

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 candidates 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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