Waterfront Engineer

Geoengineer; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. seeks a Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager for Waterfront Engineering, located in Oak Brook, IL or Brookfield, WI.

The role focuses on civil/waterfront projects across the Great Lakes region, with responsibilities spanning project management, regulatory permitting, field data, and technical analyses. The ideal candidate holds a civil/coastal/marine/geotechnical degree, 4+ years of experience, strong Civil 3D/AutoCAD skills, and may pursue EIT/PE licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, coastal or marine engineering, geotechnical; Master’s degree a plus
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience
• Coastal science/engineering coursework preferred but not required
• Strong Civil 3D/AutoCAD skills
• EIT or PE preferred or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Managing projects and tasks
• Preparing project plans utilizing Civil 3D and technical specifications working closely with Principal Engineers
• Regulatory permitting
• Assist with field survey data collection and other field work as needed
• Conducting technical analyses/calculations
• Complete data engineering analysis
• Construction administration-field and office support
• May assist on projects outside primary responsibilities in a One Company environment

Skills

Project management

Field coordination

Regulatory permitting

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/coastal/marine engineering/geotechnical

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager to join our Waterfront Engineering team. This is a full-time position that will be located in one of our Oak Brook, Chicago (IL) or Brookfield, Milwaukee (WI) office locations.

Brookfield, WI 53045, USA
Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA
Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA
Chicago, IL 60661, USA

Job Description

The ideal candidate is a Civil Engineer with a strong interest in Waterfront Engineering projects across the Great Lakes Region. Projects include shoreline and beach protection, site development, living shorelines, utilities, stormwater, coastal bluff slope and toe protection, dredging and various other coastal projects.

• Managing projects and tasks
• Preparing project plans utilizing Civil 3D and technical specifications working closely with Principal Engineers
• Regulatory permitting
• Assist with field survey data collection and other field work as needed
• Conducting technical analyses/calculations
• Complete data engineering analysis
• Managing projects and tasks
• Construction administration-field and office support
• GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, coastal or marine engineering, geotechnical. Master’s degree a plus
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience
• College course work in coastal science/engineering preferred but not required
• Strong Civil 3D/AutoCAD skills
• EIT or PE preferred or ability to obtain

The base salary for this position may range between $90,000 and $115,000. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

About GZA

• Professional development and enrichment
• Exciting work environment
• Flexible work arrangement
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including paid time off, holidays, sick and wellness time, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401K retirement plan

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.

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

Note to Staffing 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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