Project Geotechnical Engineer

Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder a Forbes Top Employer for Engineers in North America is committed to a people-first culture technical excellence and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

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

The Southern California Area is seeking to fill a position of a Project Geotechnical Engineer. This position can be based in Kleinfelders Laguna Hills Riverside or Los Angeles California offices.

The ideal candidate will:

• Perform and develop scopes for field and office tasks (technical and non-technical) and independent analysis.
• Safely conduct field exploration sampling inspection analysis and technical support under supervision.
• Coordinate tasks and small projects with guidance and interaction by senior operations/technical staff.
• Prepare designs reports and calculations on complex projects for review.

We are looking for someone with the ability to provide quality technical support on commercial municipal transportation energy and water projects. Experience on design/build projects preferred.

Strong analytical skills are required in areas including:

• soil and rock classification
• slope stability analysis
• earth retention systems
• shallow and deep foundation design
• materials testing and engineering
• soil improvement techniques and
• pavement design.

Knowledge of infrastructure drilling operations and heavy civil project design and construction are preferred.

Education & Experience:

• 6 to 10 years of related experience or 4 years related experience with a Masters or 2 years of related experience with PhD.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)License
• 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
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Including Word Excel and Power Point preferred
• The successful candidate will have the ability and willingness to travel and perform field work even under inclement weather and physically demanding conditions.
• Position will require the candidate to adhere to work assignments/schedules be self-motivated organized and have a keen sense of detail.
• 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.

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 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:$91000 - $120000.

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.