Kleinfelder

Principal Geotechnical Engineer / Group Manager

Kleinfelder$133K — $227K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 12 years of experience; 15+ years preferred
  • Licensed civil engineer (PE) in California
  • Skilled in business development and proposal writing
  • Experienced in managing diverse project teams
  • Proven mentor with staff management experience
  • Trusted advisor to clients of varied sizes
  • Expertise in geotechnical levee design and foundation analysis

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage Fresno's geotechnical team
  • Drive business development initiatives
  • Oversee geotechnical engineering design and construction support
  • Provide project management with a client-focused approach
  • Ensure high-quality service and communication with clients

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Career development opportunities including education reimbursements and mentorship programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder9s Fresno location is seeking a motivated, creative, and highly talented, Principal Geotechnical Engineer/Group Manager to provide leadership in operations, construction, design, and mentorship in the geotechnical engineering discipline in California.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and growing Kleinfelder9s Fresno geotechnical team, business development, and coordinating services with internal and external teams. As part of the assigned duties the Principal Geotechnical Engineer/Group Manger will perform operational support and supervisor duties, geotechnical engineering design, construction support and oversight, and project management with integrity and a drive to succeed. The successful candidate will be required to ensure high client service by providing constructible designs, responsiveness to client needs and project questions, meeting deadlines and creating clear communications with our clients and staff.

***We are offering a minimum $10,000 sign on bonus for this role!***

Position Requirements:

  • Candidates are required to have 12 or more years of related experience - 15+ years is highly preferred
  • Licensed professional civil engineer, PE, in the state of California
  • Proven experience in identifying and capturing business development opportunities, preparing proposal scopes and budgets, owner/teaming relationships, and/or leading technical aspects of large pursuits
  • Proven experience in leading diverse project teams
  • Proven experience managing and mentoring staff
  • Proven experience being a trusted advisor to clients of all sizes
  • Proven experience assisting clients from design through construction
  • Proven experience in geotechnical levee design, seepage analysis and slope stability of embankments, design of shallow, mat, and deep foundations, and design of retaining walls
  • Proven experience providing construction support as geotechnical engineer of record

Education:

  • Bachelor9s degree in Civil Engineer. Master9s degree in Geotechnical Engineering strongly desired.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • Licensed geotechnical engineer, GE, in the state of California
  • Be a recognized leader in their field
  • Have the ability to develop highly motivated individuals
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
  • Have experience planning, implementing, and managing geotechnical exploration programs including assigning laboratory testing
  • Have experience guiding staff engineers in performing material and site characterization, foundation recommendations, slope stability, and settlement analyses, etc.
  • Have experience preparing geotechnical reports, drawings, and specifications for foundations and earthwork for a wide range of projects including transportation, water, retail, hospitality, commercial, etc.
  • Have experience supporting project managers in budget management, client updates, and general project management tasks
  • Have experience preparing and presenting technical presentations to clients and technical review boards
  • Have experience supervising field observation, testing, and performing site visits
  • Be able to pro-actively troubleshoot and problem-solve with practical, client-focused solutions
  • Be able to interface with the civil design team to develop and value-engineer practical, fit-for-use geotechnical engineering solutions
  • Be able to organize priorities and multi-task effectively
  • Be able to collaborate with Area leadership and Project Managers to resource delivery effectively
  • Possess a thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its9 subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, and its9 subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range:$133,494 - $227,531

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.

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About Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder is an engineering consulting firm that provides services in the areas of construction management, environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and more. The company was founded in 1961 by Bill Kleinfelder and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Kleinfelder has more than 70 offices across the United States, Canada, and Australia and employs over 2,000 people. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the Hoover Dam Bypass. Kleinfelder is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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