Spring 2027 Geotechnical Co-op — Mentored Fieldwork

GZA GEOENVIRONMENTAL INC; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experts

Flexible work environment

Employee-owned

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. in Norwood, MA, invites applications for a Geotechnical Engineering Co-op for Spring 2027. You will engage in a range of geotechnical field and office tasks under seasoned engineers, gaining real-world project experience.

The role emphasizes safety, learning, and collaborative problem-solving in a small-firm atmosphere within a larger engineering practice. The position supports field work, data collection, analysis, and reporting, with mentorship and professional

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills are preferred.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a professional attitude.
• Ability to perform field tasks and activities in accordance with GZA safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform field tasks and assist with the technical execution of projects.
• Perform oversight of test borings and other subsurface explorations.
• Conduct construction oversight of earthwork and foundations on various projects.
• Collect and identify soil, rock, and groundwater samples, perform field index testing, prepare field reports, exploration logs, and figures.
• Assist with geotechnical analyses and reports.
• Perform additional tasks across all GZA disciplines including environmental, construction services, ecology, and water resources.
• Perform additional engineering-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field testing

Soil testing

Communication

MS Office

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Pursuing Master’s degree in Civil Eng.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. in Norwood, MA, invites applications for a Geotechnical Engineering Co-op for Spring 2027. You will engage in a range of geotechnical field and office tasks under seasoned engineers, gaining real-world project experience.

The role emphasizes safety, learning, and collaborative problem-solving in a small-firm atmosphere within a larger engineering practice. The position supports field work, data collection, analysis, and reporting, with mentorship and professional