GZA is a 700+ person geotechnical and environmental engineering firm with 32 U.S. offices built around water, ecology, and construction management. The tech stack is dominated by specialized CAD and GIS tools (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, FLO-2D) reflecting the capital-intensive, site-specific nature of dam, levee, and remediation work. Hiring remains heavily skewed toward senior engineers and specialized roles, while pain points signal growth constraints: expanding environmental compliance practices, acquiring new project leads, and backlog management in dam engineering.
Notable leadership hires: Environmental Practice Lead, Chief Marketing Officer
GZA GeoEnvironmental provides technical services in geotechnical engineering, environmental remediation, water infrastructure, and ecology across North America. Founded in 1964 as a soils and foundations specialist, the firm has evolved into a multi-service consultant serving public agencies and private developers on projects including dam rehabilitation, coastal protection, site remediation, and stormwater management. The company operates from 32 offices across the United States with over 700 engineers, scientists, and technical staff. Work is project-driven, site-specific, and often involves regulatory compliance and long-term infrastructure outcomes.
Primary tools: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, GeoStudio, HEC-RAS, FLO-2D, HydroCAD, MicroStation, and Plaxis. Analysis and scripting via MATLAB, Python, R, and VBA. Project management via Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
Norwood, Massachusetts. The company operates 32 offices throughout the United States.
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