If you’re looking for a place to kick-start your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic employee-owned firm, tackle challenging project work, and collaborate with industry recognized professionals - Geosyntec is the place for you! As an Entry-Level Civil or Environmental Engineer in Kennesaw, GA or Baton Rouge, LA you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Working within the utility and federal client sectors, the selected candidate will be heavily involved in Geosyntec’s continued project work related to the power utilities, municipalities, and coastal markets.  In collaboration with top professionals in their field, the candidate will work on complex projects involving innovative civil design with unique water management challenges, stormwater infrastructure and BMP design, coastal protection, site characterization, groundwater assessment and remediation, geotechnical design and analysis, and instrumentation.

Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Founded in South Florida in 1983, we are employee-owned and have about 100 professionals in our nine Florida offices. Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Is this the right position to help you achieve your professional goals? Some of the key responsibilities for the position include:

  • Fieldwork such as soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling; remediation treatment system operation and maintenance; drilling; geotechnical investigation; and heavy civil contractor oversight;
  • Site characterization using geotechnical and environmental field and laboratory data;
  • Statistical analysis of groundwater data and groundwater remedial technology alternatives evaluation;
  • Civil/infrastructure design and site layout;
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis and modeling;
  • Erosion and sediment control design and NPDES compliance;
  • Coastal engineering and design projects, including, but not limited to dredging and coastal protection;
  • Developing construction documents (plans and specifications); and
  • Writing and reviewing engineering calculations and reports.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will guide and integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture.

Here are some other things you should know about this position:

  • Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
  • Fieldwork: Up to 50%
  • Overnight travel: Up to 30%

Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

  • Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or geotechnical engineering. (required)
  • Advanced degree in civil or environmental engineering. (preferred)
  • Current EIT or ability to obtain an EIT within 1 year of employment.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Prior internship or fulltime experience with a civil contractor or consulting firm. (preferred)
  • Experience with engineering software such as AutoCAD, ArcView, Slope/W, etc. (preferred)
  • Experience performing civil design and site grading. (preferred)
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
  • Ability to clear client-driven drug/alcohol and background screens for project work. (required)

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing Firm.

Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive benefits package. Learn more by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/employee-benefits

The Geosyntec family of companies is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Geosyntec is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to hr@geosyntec.com or call (561) 995-0900 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.


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