Staff Geotechnical or Geological Engineer - Kleinfelder Inc

Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Geotechnical team is looking for you! From earthquake and seismic engineering to the latest trenchless technology methods, Kleinfelder’s Geotechnical Services support the planning, engineering, and construction of complex projects, and our specialists are leading experts in their fields.

Step into Your New Role

This position will focus on executing comprehensive geotechnical investigations for various trenchless projects. This will include completing field work to direct and oversee subcontracted drilling crews for the exploratory campaign and collect geotechnical data, coordinate laboratory programs, analyze data, and generate geotechnical reports. Additional responsibilities may include construction inspection, trenchless design efforts, and other duties as assigned.

This role will provide significant opportunity for professional growth and development. The chosen individual will begin by honing skills related to geotechnical field investigations utilized for trenchless crossings and developing the associated laboratory programs and geotechnical reports. These skills are integral to any engineering geologist or geotechnical engineer. The individual will learn how to assess geotechnical data and determine subsurface material characteristics and parameters, then use the information to analyze how the subsurface conditions will affect trenchless design and construction.

The chosen individual will have further opportunity to develop and advance skill sets related to trenchless design and construction. This may include the ability to assess site conditions through desktop studies and onsite reconnaissance, support engineering design efforts, and perform construction oversight and inspection.

The chosen candidate must be self-motivated, accountable, responsible, reliable, and have strong abilities to work autonomously, particularly when required to work from remote field locations. The individual must be open to travel, extensive hours, and outdoor work in order to support and complete assignments which are often field-based work. The targeted individual is highly motivated towards meeting project and team requirements, technical advancement, and continuous improvement. In return, the candidate will be provided excellent learning opportunities and continuous support from highly trained specialists dedicated to developing top quality deliverables utilizing Best Management Practices.

Experience

• 3-6 years of geotechnical/geological engineering experience; required

Position Requirements

• Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks
• Willingness to perform field work and travel as needed
• Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Team oriented with strong desire to be accountable and reliable for contributions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of standard business software including MS Office, Including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Clean driving record and the ability to pass a drug test required  

 Preferred Qualifications

• EIT or GIT designation and desire for pursuing PE or PG credentials.
• Knowledge and a good understanding of ASTM Standards for geotechnical concepts and subsurface material classification(s) based on various testing methods.
• Experience in AutoDesk, ArcGIS and gINT Software Products.
• Technical background in geotechnical/geological engineering and construction materials testing (field investigations, soil and rock classification, shallow/deep foundation design, slope stability, materials testing and engineering)

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil/geological engineering or related field. 

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES 

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.