Staff Geotechnical Engineer

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Kleinfelders is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing San Diego CA office! This role will be hybrid with remote in-office and occasional field work opportunities.

Our geotechnical engineering team works on challenging and interesting projects within a design center that includes bridge structural civil and water resources engineers environmental professionals and laboratory and construction oversight personnel. We work on a large variety of both public and private infrastructure systems ranging from small to large-scale bridges transit systems roadways water and storm water systems tunnels commercial structures deep excavations and more all while managing complexities of dense urban sites or difficult mountainous terrain.

The ideal candidate will have a Masters degree in Geotechnical Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical Focus an EIT certification and 2 years of experience. A candidate a Bachelors degree in Civil Geotechnical or Geological Engineering an EIT and 3 to 6 years of experience will also be considered.

The successful candidate will conduct field explorations construction observations engineering analyses and other technical support under direct supervision assisting senior operations and technical staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and oversight of field investigations
• Comprehension of local geologic conditions
• Engineering analyses including but not limited to slope stability seismic analyses retaining wall design deep and shallow foundation design pavement design etc.
• Utilization of geotechnical engineering software (examples include Slope/W or SLIDE SHAFT LPILE APILE Settle3)
• Geotechnical Report and Proposal writing
• Construction observations such as pile installation excavations and earthworks
• Support senior engineers and project managers with project and proposal duties
• Conduct field explorations construction observations engineering analyses and other technical support under direct supervision assisting senior operations and technical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Civil Geotechnical or Geological engineering - Masters degree in Geotechnical Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical Focus strongly preferred
• 2 years of related geotechnical experience with a Masters or 3 to 6 years of geotechnical related experience with a bachelors degree will be considered
• Engineer-In-Training certification with the drive and ability to obtain California PE in next few years
• 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
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word Excel and PowerPoint required
• The successful candidate will have the ability and willingness to travel throughout southern California and safely perform field work even under inclement weather and physically demanding conditions. Ability to travel outside of southern California for field assignments is a plus. Field assignments may range from days to weeks.
• Clean driving record and the ability to pass a drug test required
• 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 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.

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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. California: 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:$72238 - $97372.

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)

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