Mentored Geotechnical Engineer: Field & Design Growth

GZA; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K retirement plan

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. in Providence, Rhode Island is seeking an early-career Geotechnical Engineer (0–5+ years) to join our team in Providence.

The role spans field and office work across infrastructure, real estate, and energy projects, with mentoring from seasoned professionals. Responsibilities include field data collection, analyses, and report writing; candidates may focus on field or in-office tasks depending on experience.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus.
• Master’s degree with geotechnical focus is preferred.
• 0 to 5+ years of professional work experience.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field tasks and assist with project execution.
• Oversee subsurface exploration and in-situ testing programs.
• Conduct on-site construction oversight and observations.
• Evaluate field data and perform engineering analyses.
• Prepare field and engineering reports and technical documents.
• Assist with submittal reviews and cost estimates.
• Communicate with contractors, clients, and team members.

Skills

Field work

Subsurface exploration

Engineering analyses

Report writing

Communication

Project coordination

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

MS in Geotechnical (preferred)

Tools

SLOPE/W

SEEP/W

LPile

Plaxis

Job description

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. in Providence, Rhode Island is seeking an early-career Geotechnical Engineer (0–5+ years) to join our team in Providence.

The role spans field and office work across infrastructure, real estate, and energy projects, with mentoring from seasoned professionals. Responsibilities include field data collection, analyses, and report writing; candidates may focus on field or in-office tasks depending on experience.