Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

Groundwater Partners Inc. (GWP) is seeking an early career Civil Engineer with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

GWP is a growing, small, woman-owned business focusing on water resources, environmental remediation, geotechnical engineering and earthwork construction services. Our people enjoy working in a team atmosphere to safely implement solutions on interesting and challenging projects throughout the Southwest. If you are dedicated to safety and quality and are looking to grow with an excellent team, please apply!

The preferred candidate will have an educational background in civil engineering, with a geotechnical emphasis, or geological emphasis; excellent interpersonal skills; written and verbal communication skills; and will be a proactive problem solver. This position offers the opportunity to work with, learn from, and be mentored by senior engineering staff while executing the following roles/responsibilities:

• Provide engineering analysis and design and assist in project management delivering projects to GWP’s clients
• Participate in planning and implementation of civil/environmental/geotechnical investigations and design activities
• Develop skills in other related civil engineering sub-disciplines including materials engineering
• Support engineering analyses and deliverables with software applications including engineering and CAD illustration
• Develop skills in project management including scope, budget, schedule, and resource management
• Be key member of project teams, ensuring the technical quality of deliverables
• Participate in writing proposals and reports
• Travel to project sites in southwest US: New Mexico (primarily), Arizona, and potentially California

Required Skills/Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil, Environmental or Geotechnical Engineering
• EIT required with plan to acquire PE registration after requisite years of experience are achieved
• Experience in civil/environmental/geotechnical engineering a plus
• Strong academic background and solid understanding of civil, environmental and/or geotechnical engineering
• Ability to understand drilling methods, field investigations and laboratory testing procedures and a willingness to learn these methods/procedures
• Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Appreciation for time management, planning, and ability to interact with clients
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is a plus
• Ability and willingness to work in the office and field to support civil/geotechnical/environmental projects across the southwest US
• Must pass a drug test, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the GWP’s driving policy