Waterfront Engineer

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager for the Waterfront Engineering team, with a full-time role located in Oak Brook, IL or Brookfield, WI. The candidate should be a civil engineer focused on waterfront projects across the Great Lakes region.

The role covers managing projects, regulatory permitting, field data collection, and technical analysis, with opportunities in design and field support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, coastal or marine engineering or geotechnical field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience in waterfront-related projects.
• EIT or PE is preferred or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and tasks across Waterfront Engineering.
• Prepare project plans using Civil 3D and technical specs with senior engineers.
• Handle regulatory permitting and field data collection as needed.
• Conduct technical analyses and data engineering reviews.
• Support construction administration both in field and office.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Coastal engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, coastal or marine engineering, geotechnical

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job 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. 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.

Key Duties

• 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 affirmative/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.