Senior 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

Our Boston grouup is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer. As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer you will be working on a wide range of challenging projects to support our Geotechnical Engineering team in our New England Area.

This role is available in Boston MA office.

Responsibilities:

• Direct junior staff to perform field activities including geotechnical drilling laboratory testing and construction observations with subcontractors.
• Coordinate geotechnical tasks and manage mediumto large size geotechnical projects.
• Review construction submittals and daily field reports.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and prepare geotechnical reports for the design and construction of shallow and deep foundations.
• Review work of and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare contract specifications and drawings.
• Interrelate with external clients and subcontractors.
  
• We are looking for someone with the ability to provide quality technical support on municipal commercial transportation energy and water projects. Experience on design/build projects is also preferred.
• Strong analytical skills are required in areas including:
• • Geotechnical engineering evaluations including:
  • Earth retention systemsdesign
  • Shallow and deep foundation design
  • Ground improvement techniques
  • Earthquake engineering
• Experience with drilling oversight andsoil and rock classification
• Experience with construction oversight
  • Subgrade observations observation of backfill and compaction deep foundation installation etc.
• HDD or Tunnel Design experience is a plus but not required

Education & Experience:

• 6 to 10 years of related experience.
• Registration as aProfessional Engineer (PE)
• Must have a positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasksand junior staff
• Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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.

Knowledge of the following software as a minimum:

• Microsoft Office
• gINT
• Slide/SlopeW
• L-Pile Group
• Shake 2000/Deepsoil
• GRL WEAP
• DeepEX
• Settle 3D
• Phase2/Plaxis

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 holidays.

The expected salary range for the position is displayedin accordance withthe Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act. Finalagreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and 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)

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