Civil Engineering Technician

GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking on-site Civil Engineering Technicians to support our geotechnical engineering practice in our Providence, Rhode Island office.

As a Field Engineering Technician, you will work on a variety of exciting and challenging projects. You will primarily work out of the office at project sites, with periodic in-office duties. You will work in a close-knit group of experienced professionals who will train and mentor you, while helping you to diversify your skill set and achieve your career goals. Our success relies on a strong collaborative environment.

Between field work projects, you will work in a professional office setting in Providence, RI preparing detailed field data reports and assisting engineering staff with other technical tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform field tasks and assist with the technical execution of projects.
• Field oversight and logging of subsurface explorations and classification of soil and bedrock in connection with foundation design and construction projects.
• Soil and groundwater sampling for geotechnical and environmental analyses.
• Concrete sampling and testing in accordance with ACI standards and project-specific requirements.
• Perform on-site construction oversight and inspections for deep and shallow foundation construction, ground improvement, and retaining wall construction.
• Perform in-place density testing of soils using Troxler nuclear moisture-density gauges.
• Perform environmental sampling of soil, groundwater, soil gas, and indoor air.
• Gather data and other information to be used in the preparation of engineering deliverables.
• Prepare engineering inspection reports summarizing data collected in the field.
• Compile and organize data collected by others.
• Conduct field and office QA/QC responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with contractors, clients, and team members.
• GZA emphasizes aOne Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities.

Special Skills/Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent education.
• 0 - 5 years relevant experience.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a professional attitude.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel locally to various project sites. Occasional out-of-town travel will be required.
• Candidate must have valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License and consistent means of transportation to/from project sites.
• Candidates should have the ability to work outdoors in all seasons through various kinds of weather and lift and use field equipment required to perform job functions.

The hourly rate for this position may range between $27.89 and $34.62. The salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

The following training is not required but is a plus:

• Prior geotechnical and/or environmental-related experience is a plus.
• 10-hour OSHA Construction Industry Safety Training
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Training
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Certification
• Nuclear Gauge Operator Safety Training
• NETTCP for Concrete Technician, Subsurface Inspector, Soils & Aggregate Inspector, Driven Pile Inspector, Drilled Shaft Foundation Inspector.
• Rhode Island or Massachusetts Title V Licensed System Inspector and Licensed Soil Evaluator

What You Will Be Getting:

• Professional development and a focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement).
• Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources.
• Mentorship from experts in the industry.
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 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 environments. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on…