Step Into Your New Role

The Southern California Area is seeking to fill a position of a Project Geotechnical Engineer. This position can be based in Kleinfelder9s Laguna Hills, Riverside or Los Angeles, California offices.

The ideal candidate will:

• Perform and develop scopes for field and office tasks (technical and non-technical) and independent analysis.
• Safely conduct field exploration, sampling, inspection, analysis and technical support under supervision.
• Coordinate tasks and small projects with guidance and interaction by senior operations/technical staff.
• Prepare designs, reports and calculations on complex projects for review.

We are looking for someone with the ability to provide quality technical support on commercial, municipal, transportation, energy and water projects. Experience on design/build projects preferred.

Strong analytical skills are required in areas including:

• soil and rock classification,
• slope stability analysis,
• earth retention systems,
• shallow and deep foundation design,
• materials testing and engineering
• soil improvement techniques, and
• pavement design.

Knowledge of infrastructure, drilling operations and heavy civil project design and construction are preferred.

Education & Experience:

• 6 to 10 years of related experience or 4 years related experience with a Master9s or 2 years of related experience with PhD.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)License
• Must have a positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, Including Word, Excel, and Power Point preferred
• The successful candidate will have the ability and willingness to travel and perform field work, even under inclement weather and physically demanding conditions.
• Position will require the candidate to adhere to work assignments/schedules, be self-motivated, organized and have a keen sense of detail.
• Candidate must be willing to work in addition to a standard 40-hour work week when needed.

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.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its9 subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients9 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 110 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, 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:$91,000 - $120,000.

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.