Geotechnical Engineering Lead

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 seeking a creative and talented Geotechnical Engineering Leadto lead its geotechnical engineering practice in Nevada.

Kleinfelders Nevada offices support a variety of public and private clients in the areas of Transportation Energy Water Facilities and other projects. We are looking for a dynamic leader to grow the local practice and work with other leadership within Nevada and the West Region.

Kleinfelder consistently ranks amongst the leading engineering design construction management construction materials inspection and testing and environmental professional services firms! Ranked #47 for Top 500 Design firms and #26 for Top Professional Services Firms Kleinfelder will support your career to progress into something greater!

The Geotechnical Engineering Lead will be responsible for hiring new talent mentoring and overseeing the technical practice of the team. As part of the assigned duties the Geotechnical Engineering Lead will lead the business development activities including the development of the technical scope for proposals schedule and budget for projects of various sizes. This position commands a dynamic leader who has strong leadership and technical capabilities communication skills previous project management experience and the ability to connect and work with clients and teams as well as formulate a local marketing plan and mentor staff.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Pro-actively troubleshoot and problem-solve with practical client-focused solutions
• Demonstrate technical expertise in geotechnics slope stability foundation design and earthwork
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Lead a team of geotechnical engineers and professionally develop staff
• Attract hire and mentor strong new team members
• Develop strategic pursuits and proposals
• Organize priorities and multi-task effectively
• Collaborate with area leadership and project managers to effectively resource and deliver
• Oversee management of projects from cradle-to-grave in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Exhibit external focus to grow client relationships and develop business through the work

Experience:

• Candidates are required to have 10 years of related experience in consulting engineering
• Proven experience in geotechnical design and local issues and practices
• Minimum of 4 years of previous project management experience
• Past experience or similar related skills in leading diverse project teams
• Proven experience in business development opportunities and preparing proposals

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering required; MS degree in geotechnical engineering or equivalent highly preferred
• Nevada Professional Engineering license required

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 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 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.