Entry Level Civil​/Waterfront Engineer

Amesbury, Massachusetts
144 Elm Street
Amesbury, MA 01913, USA

Entry-Level
Civil/Waterfront
Engineer – Amesbury, Massachusetts office.

We are looking for a new graduate or early career professional with strong academics and passion for coastal and environmental projects. Successful candidates will work on a variety of projects in the office and field.

• Executing subsurface exploration and in-situ testing programs to evaluate soil and bedrock conditions
• Performing field construction observation during installation of soft (nature-based) and hard shoreline protection/stabilization measures and other coastal projects, shallow and deep foundation installation and testing, environmental sampling and monitoring, and other diverse projects.
• Assisting with topographic and bathymetric survey as well as condition assessment of waterfront structures.
• Evaluating field data and performing engineering analyses/calculations.
• Writing field summary reports, drafts of field and engineering reports, technical specifications, and other technical documents.
• Preparing construction cost/quantity estimates.
• Assisting with submittal reviews and requests for information during construction.
• Communicating effectively and efficiently with contractors, clients, and team members.

• BS degree in Civil Engineering (MS Degree is a plus).
• 1+ years of professional work experience is preferred.
• Effective communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical capabilities.
• Experience with numerical modeling, Auto Cad and GIS preferred.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Ability to work locally and regionally. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing and have a consistent means of transportation to/from project sites.
• Familiarity with coastal processes and small boat operation is preferred.
• EIT certificate or ability to obtain within a year. Desire to obtain Professional Engineer registration.

The base salary may range between $70,000 and $90,000. Other compensation depends on factors such as experience, education, licensure, and location.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, flexible hybrid work environment, mentorship, and small firm feel with large firm resources.

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in environmental, geotechnical, water, ecological, and construction management services.

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