Kleinfelder

Staff Geotechnical Professional

Kleinfelder$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-8 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or geology.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological, or Mining Engineering, or Geology.
  • M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering/Geology is a plus.
  • Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel, and Power Point.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Project Engineers/Managers in field assignments, including boring layout and utility clearance.
  • Coordinate with drilling contractors and supervise drilling and geotechnical field investigations.
  • Log borings and test pits during field investigations.
  • Compile lab and field testing results and assist with lab testing assignments.
  • Perform geotechnical analyses, including soil/rock classification and foundation design.
  • Prepare geotechnical reports under guidance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse energy, commercial, transportation infrastructure, and construction projects.
  • Access to experienced mentors and opportunities for professional growth.
  • A multi-disciplinary work environment that encourages collaboration.
  • Support for maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
  • Exciting projects with cutting-edge geotechnical design and construction oversight techniques.
Full Job Description
Job Description

 

Step into Your New Role

 

Kleinfelder is currently seeking a Staff Geotechnical Professional to join our team in either:

 

  • Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Charlotte, North Carolina

 

The right candidate for this opportunity will be self-motivated and have 4-8 years of geotechnical engineering or geology experience.

In this position you will assist the Project Engineers/Project Managers and participate in execution of field investigation and potential

construction oversight. This position will also assist with review and compilation of geotechnical laboratory and field-testing results,

perform geotechnical analyses and report writing.

 

The responsibilities of the position include, but not limited to the following:

 

  • Assist the Project Engineers/Project Managers and participate in field assignments including boring layout and utility clearance,
  • coordination with drilling contractors, supervision of drilling and geotechnical field investigations, logging of borings and test pits.
  • Assist with lab testing assignment, compilation of lab and field testing results.
  • Perform geotechnical engineering analysis under supervision including soil/rock classification, slope stability analysis, earth
  • retention systems, shallow and deep foundation design, settlement, ground improvement, and geologic hazard evaluation.
  • Assist the Project Engineers/Managers and prepare geotechnical reports.

 

The ideal candidate will have:

 

  • 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
  • An ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, supervisors, clients, and subcontractors
  • This position will require 60% to 70% travel

 

Education:

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological, or Mining Engineering, or Geology.
  • MS Geotechnical Engineering/Geology is a plus

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a variety of energy, commercial, transportation infrastructure, and construction projects. You

will work with a talented team of professionals with sought after experience in subsurface investigations. geotechnical design, construction

oversight, and trenchless technologies. Join our team where you can grow a career, become a leader, connect with experienced mentors, and

maintain a healthy work/life balance.

 

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.

 

 

 

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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