Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer – Bloomfield, NJ

Bloomfield, NJ office of Dewberry is seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer for its Geotechnical Engineering Department for office and field assignments in the New Jersey/New York/Pennsylvania area. The candidate should have 0-2 years of diverse civil and geotechnical engineering experience. The successful candidate will be part of a team designing foundation systems for simple and complex transportation-related structures, bridges, buildings, dams, and coastal/flood resiliency for traditional Design-Bid-Build and Alternative Delivery (Design-Build) projects.

Responsibilities include geotechnical field reconnaissance, preparing and administering boring contracts, performing geotechnical calculations, and providing construction support services.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. We seek exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you are an experienced professional or a new graduate, you will have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.

• Field inspection of subsurface exploration programs, including boring/test pits, pavement cores, geophysical testing, and field classification of soil and rock according to Burmister and USCS soil classification systems.
• Prepare boring logs, subsurface profiles, and geotechnical laboratory testing programs.
• Design and analyze shallow and deep foundation systems, support excavation systems, and perform bearing, settlement, and stability analyses for foundations and slopes.
• Observe construction activities including foundation testing, pile driving, and general contractor supervision.
• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required.

• Completed Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Possess an EIT certificate, or the commitment to obtain within one year.
• Working toward a Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, or Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical emphasis; or the commitment to obtain within five years.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication skills, as you will be dealing with multiple company offices in the northeast regional area.

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

* At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

* Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

* Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

The projected range for this position is $79,200 - $81,700 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

As an entry-level hire, you'll be part of a class of peers with 0-1 year of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:

• Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
• Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
• Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.