Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Mechanicsburg, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

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! 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 seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical Engineering group. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a role where they can execute project work partner with other senior geotechnical engineers provide mentorship to junior staff and engage with clients in Delaware Maryland Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia. This position is available in either our Mechanicsburg PA or Pittsburgh PA office.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate with multidiscipline team to prepare proposals and execute projects.
Safely coordinate and execute field exploration programs construction observation and associated documentation.
Complete engineering analysis including soil and rock classification; shallow and deep foundation capacity immediate and consolidation settlement; slope stability analysis geohazard evaluation ground improvement and earth retention systems.
Partner with internal and external multidisciplinary teams during project development.
Prepare Geotechnical Engineering reports.
Prepare construction specifications and drawings.
Be actively involved during the construction phase of projects.
Positively interact with client representatives; and
Development of scope of work project budgets work breakdown structures and schedules

Qualifications:

B.S degree in civil engineering (geotechnical or structural) M.S. preferred.
12 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License. Licensure in the State of Pennsylvania is required or should be obtainable within the first 3 months of employment through reciprocity.
Experience with BoreDM gINT Lpile SlopeW Settle 3D Slide and CAD software is preferred.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Word.
Excellent writing communication and organizational skills.
Willingness to travel throughout Maryland and its contiguous states.

Strong analytical skills are required in areas including:

Soil and rock classification
Slope stability analysis
Earth retention systems
Shallow and deep foundation design
Construction Support
Soil improvement techniques and
Stormwater Management

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:

Kleinfelder and its 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 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 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 its 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 its subsidiaries and affiliates 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 and its subsidiaries and affiliates 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 and its subsidiaries and affiliates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates 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 and its subsidiaries and affiliates explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those.

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Job DescriptionTake Your Geotechnical Career to the Next LevelAre you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Geotechnical team is looking for you! Kleinfelders Geotechnical Services support the planning engineering and construction of ...