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Early Career Dams Engineer

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
Clarksville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is looking for a motivated Entry-Level (1-5 years' experience) Civil / Geotechnical / Dams Engineer to join our growing team in Clarksville, Tennessee. As an Entry-Level Civil/Geotechnical/Dam Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of unique and challenging projects in GZA’s growing practice in the southeastern US. You will work directly under a Senior Dams/Geotechnical engineer in GZA’s Clarksville, TN office and also have the opportunity work with a variety of Project Managers, Principals, and other Engineers from our other offices and practice areas around the country.

If you are self-motivated, independent, have a strong academic or professional record, solid understanding of civil engineering principles, and a desire to expand your engineering knowledge and skills through working on a variety of civil/geotechnical engineering projects, apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Executing a variety of office-based tasks including (but not limited to):
    • Gathering, organizing, interpreting, and presenting data in support of civil, environmental, and geotechnical engineering projects.
    • Executing calculations and analyses related to geotechnical and civil engineering (under the direction of a senior engineer) and preparing calculation packages summarizing the results.
    • Preparing drafts of field reports and inspection/engineering reports.
    • Assisting in preparation of design drawings, technical specifications, cost/quantity estimates, and permit applications for heavy civil projects.
  • Performing field engineering tasks including (but not limited to):
    • Dam and levee safety inspections.
    • Environmental site visits (including erosion/sedimentation monitoring and Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments).
    • Geotechnical site work (including monitoring test borings and instrumentation installations).
    • Performing construction inspection and monitoring for heavy civil projects.
  • Communicating effectively and efficiently with contractors, clients and team members.
  • GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our growing Clarksville, TN practice, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary technical discipline.

Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field of practice is required.
  • M.S. in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical or structural focus is preferred.
  • 1 years of relevant work or internship experience is required.
  • Possess strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
  • Strong Microsoft Office and AutoCAD skills are required.
  • Occasional out-of-town and/or out-of-state (overnight) travel will be required. Candidate must have consistent and reliable means of transportation to/from project sites.
  • EIT Certification a plus.


GZA’s Dam and Levee Safety Group is made up predominately by geotechnical engineers focused on dam and levee safety work. Typical project teams include hydrologic and hydraulic engineers from our Water Resources Group and ecological professionals from our Natural Resource Group. GZA’s Dam and Levee Safety Group routinely executes projects in the Northeast US, Mid-Atlantic States, Midwest, Southeast, and occasionally in other areas of the country.

GZA is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and mentoring of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous opportunities for learning, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm.

Employees of GZA enjoy:

  • 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.


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.

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