GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is currently seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Engineer/Scientist in our Providence, RI office. The successful candidate must have a solid educational background and be self-motivated with a professional attitude. They will join our team of engineers/scientists that work on a variety of projects including site investigation, environmental compliance, evaluation of remedial alternatives, design, and implementation of remedial systems and/or construction management. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of experienced project managers and/or principals.
Between field work projects, you will work in a professional office setting, preparing detailed and accurate field documentation, data analysis and reporting.
Typical Duties May Include:
- Perform outdoor, all-season field tasks such as drilling observation, test pit observation, soil / groundwater sampling, hazardous building materials assessment, surveying, construction oversight, monitoring, etc.
- Work on all phases of projects (due diligence, site investigation, field work, data evaluation, regulatory permitting, design, engineering analysis, construction and/or implementation management and documentation, and any close out monitoring)
- Monitoring and documenting various aspects of construction projects
- Conducting technical analyses/calculations
- Interpreting various site-specific data to make conclusions and/or recommendations
- Regulatory permitting and reporting
- Performing engineering computation and analysis of subsurface data
- Writing drafts of field and engineering reports, technical specifications, and related bid documents
- Develop construction plans
- Preparing construction cost/quantity estimates
- GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Biology or related science/ engineering program required (Master’s Degree preferred)
- Environmental/engineering experience in the fields of site investigation, remediation, environmental compliance, hazardous building materials assessment preferred
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations is a plus
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
- Ability to follow direction, and work independently or in a team setting
- Strong communication skills, problem solving and organizational skills
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification, including 8-hour annual refresher certificates, is a plus
- Ability to travel locally and regionally
- A valid driver’s license in good standing and a reliable vehicle
What You Will Be Getting:
- Professional development and a focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement).
- Flexible hybrid work environment.
- 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 55 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environments. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on environmental, geotechnical, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and project location.
GZA GeoEnvironmental, 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, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.
Note to Staffing Agencies:
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.
