Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Managing project teams, delegating to office and field staff and executing day-to-day activities of projects.
• Oversee and execute day-to-day technical project tasks and deliverables in accordance with QA/QC standards.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare proposals and review/write geotechnical deliverables with Principal guidance and review.
• Participate in staff training and staff reviews.
• Support GZA’s “One Company” approach by assisting with tasks outside primary responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering and 8+ years of relevant professional work experience (Master’s degree with Geotechnical concentration may substitute for up to 2 years).
• Engineer in Training (EIT) required; Professional Engineer (PE) within state or ability to obtain reciprocity within 12 months preferred.
• Demonstrated professional knowledge of geotechnical engineering; including advanced soil mechanics, site exploration and characterization, deep foundations, shallow foundations, slope stability, seismic engineering, retaining wall design, earth retention, settlement of compressible soils, ground improvement techniques, and LRFD.
• Prior experience working on energy, DOT, and design-build projects a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the execution and successful management of projects to meet scope, schedule and budget.
• Proficiency with MS Office and practice level knowledge of geotechnical software (e.g., SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, LPILE, GROUP, Settle 3D, WEAP, or similar); proficiency with Autodesk CAD programs is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people. Proven success in initiating, promoting, and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships amongst a team.

Why GZA

• Employee-owned firm with opportunities for company stock ownership.
• Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources.
• Nationally recognized for providing underground engineering excellence for foundations, tunnels, dams, buried utilities, highways, railroads, site development and temporary underground structures.
• Support and encouragement of ongoing professional development and enrichment.
• Mentorship and hands-on training from industry experts, with a clear path toward long-term career growth.
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid remote work.
• Candidate is salaried exempt technical professional eligible for annual performance bonus.
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays and wellness time, sick time, medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan.

Pay & Schedule

The base salary for this position may range between $105,000-135,000. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.