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Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 77000 - 114000
Posted: 26 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GZAs Manhattan New York office is seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineerto join our multidisciplinary geotechnical team. This position will be based in the Manhattan NY office and involves local and regional travel.

The successful candidate will perform geotechnical engineering tasks with the guidance and supervision of a project manager in a collaborative environment. The candidate should be self-motivated well organized detail-oriented quality-focused safety-minded and able to multi-task.

Our geotechnical projects involve buildings bridges highways railroads tunnels and marine and waterfront developments water resources and dams geo-structural analysis soil and rock slope stabilization automated instrumentation programs resource evaluations shallow and deep foundation design earth retention design and ground improvement programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Execute project tasks under project manager guidance and supervision
  • Log test borings test pits and other subsurface explorations
  • Document geotechnical construction activities
  • Maintain excellent documentation (field records calculations etc.)
  • Communicate effectively with peers and management
  • Assist with preparation of geotechnical reports
  • Support GZAs One Company approach by assisting with tasks outside primary responsibilities as needed


Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in civil/geotechnical engineering (Masters degree preferred)
  • 0- 5 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience
  • Effective communication problem solving and organizational skills
  • Willingness to work in the field at project sites
  • Aptitude to work in teams and independently
  • Strong work ethic and focus on detail
  • Ability to understand design drawings and relate them to construction activities
  • Access to vehicle transportation and a New York drivers license


The base salary for this position may range between $77000 and $114000. This position is eligible for straight time overtime pay. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors including bonus eligibility candidate experience education professional licensure and other qualifications.

Benefits:

  • Mentorship and hands-on training from industry experts with a clear path toward becoming a Project Manager or Technical Specialist and long-term career growth
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals on complex and prominent projects
  • Ongoing professional development and enrichment
  • A dynamic team-oriented work environment
  • Opportunities for company stock ownership
  • Competitive company-subsidized benefits including paid time off medical dental vision and 401(k)
  • Flexible work schedule with potential for hybrid remote work
  • Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources

About GZA:

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 environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical environmental 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 GZAs experts provide seamless integration across practice areas client type and location.

Note to Recruitment 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.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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GZA is a firm offering comprehensive solutions for geotechnical, water, ecology, environmental and construction management service. Contact us for projects.

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