Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer

GZA GEOENVIRONMENTAL INC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Stock ownership

Hybrid remote work

Competitive benefits (PTO, medical, 4D

401(k)

Job summary

GZA GEOENVIRONMENTAL INC in Manhattan, NY is seeking a Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to join our transportation, building, energy, and infrastructure practice. The position will be based in the Manhattan, NY office and involves local and regional travel.

The successful candidate will support projects through proposal, contract, and execution phases, with responsibility for the day-to-day technical delivery of work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) required; intent to obtain PE within 1–2 years.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; master’s may substitute up to 2 years.
• Experience with geotechnical design and construction for foundations, slopes, ground improvement, and related evaluations.
• Ability to perform fieldwork and construction oversight; strong communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee subsurface exploration and field testing activities.
• Assist with task management on large project teams or independently manage smaller projects.
• Execute day-to-day technical tasks and contribute to geotechnical report deliverables.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and contractual compliance.
• Assist with proposal development and authorship of geotechnical reports.
• Support staff training and cross‑team collaboration.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Construction oversight

Project management

Leadership

Communication

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

SEEP/W

SLOPE/W

LPILE

GROUP

Settle 3D

WEAP

Autodesk CAD

Job description

GZA’s Manhattan, New York office is seeking a Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to join our transportation, building, energy, and infrastructure practice. This position will be based in the Manhattan, NY office and involves local and regional travel.

The successful candidate will support projects through proposal, contract, and execution phases, with responsibility for the day-to-day technical delivery of work. Strong academic credentials, geotechnical engineering expertise, analytical ability, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

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. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of and documented experience in a representative portion of these practice areas.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee subsurface exploration and construction observation/field testing activities
• Assist with task management on large project teams or independently manage smaller projects, including delegation to field staff
• Execute day-to-day technical project tasks and contribute to design deliverables in accordance with QA/QC standards
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and compliance with contractual requirements
• Assist with proposal development and preparation, review, and authorship of geotechnical reports
• Participate in staff training and support GZA’s “One Company” approach by assisting with tasks outside primary responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred
• Engineer in Training (EIT) required; intent to obtain PE within 1–2 years
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (Master’s degree may substitute for up to 2 years)
• Experience with geotechnical design and construction for foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, ground improvement, and related evaluations
• Ability to perform and manage fieldwork and construction oversight
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and geotechnical software (e.g., SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, LPILE, GROUP, Settle 3D, WEAP, or similar); proficiency with Autodesk CAD programs is a plus

The base salary for this position may range between $100,000.00-125,000.00. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, 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.

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