Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer
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Job Location:
Taylorsville, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level
Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Geotechnical team is looking for you! From earthquake and seismic engineering to the latest trenchless technology methods Kleinfelders 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
Kleinfelder is hiring an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Salt Lake City Utah! This is a great opportunity to work both in the field and the office.
The right candidate for this opportunity will be self-motivated and have 0 - 3 years of geotechnical engineering this position you will assist the Project Engineer/Project Manager and participate in execution of field investigations and construction projects. The Staff Engineer 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 Engineer/Project Manager and participate in field assignments including boring layout and utility clearance coordination with drilling contractors supervision of drill rig and geotechnical field investigations logging of borings and test pits.
- Inspection and construction oversight of grading earthwork retaining structures and foundation installation.
- 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 seepage shallow and deep foundation design settlement ground improvement ground motion characterization liquefaction seismic and geologic hazard evaluation and earthquake engineering.
- Assist the Project Engineer/Manager and prepare geotechnical reports.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering. Masters degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
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 100 offices in the US Canada and 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 throughdiversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
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.
Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter 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.
Key Skills
- Construction Inspection
- Business Development
- GIS
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Communication skills
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Autocad
- Horizontal Drilling
- Writing Skills
