Early Career Environmental Engineer​/Scientist

Overview

GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. is seeking an Early Career Environmental Engineer/Scientist in our Livonia, MI office. The successful candidate will have a solid educational background with 2 to 5 years of experience, be self-motivated with a professional attitude, and join a team working on site investigation, evaluation of remedial alternatives, design, and remediation system operation and maintenance. The candidate will work under the supervision of project managers and/or principals.

Between field projects, responsibilities include preparing field documentation, data analysis, and reporting.

• Perform outdoor, all-season field tasks such as drilling oversight, soil and groundwater sampling, soil vapor sampling, remediation system implementation, operation and maintenance, construction oversight, monitoring, and related activities.
• Work on all phases of projects (due diligence, site investigation, data evaluation, system design, engineering analysis, remedial system construction oversight, operation and maintenance).
• Monitor and document various aspects of investigation and remediation projects.
• Conduct technical analyses and calculations.
• Analyze and interpret site-specific data.
• Draft field and engineering reports.
• Collaborate across teams as needed due to a One Company environment; may be asked to assist on projects outside primary responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geological Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field required (Master’s Degree preferred).
• 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience in site investigation or remediation is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform field tasks and activities.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally; valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.
• Strong Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Database and/or ArcGIS skills preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations is a plus.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPR certification and EIT a plus.

• Professional development with continued education and tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work environment.
• Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources.
• Mentorship from industry experts.
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k.

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with over 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. Our staff provides high-level expertise across practice areas, client types, and locations.

GZA Geo Environmental, 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, disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age, or other protected status.

Note to Staffing Agencies: GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA reserves the right to hire candidates without financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy ensures we respect relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid misunderstandings.