Kleinfelder · 1 month ago
Staff Geotechnical Engineer
Triangle Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$81K/yr - $109K/yr
4+ years expKleinfelder is a leading engineering and construction firm looking for a Staff Geotechnical Engineering Professional to join their Geotechnical team. The role involves assisting Project Engineers and Managers with field investigations, laboratory testing, and geotechnical analyses for various infrastructure projects.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringRisk Management
Hiring Manager
Jim Unger
Responsibilities
Assist the Project Engineers/Project Managers and participate in field assignments including boring layout and utility clearance, coordination with drilling contractors, supervision of drilling and geotechnical field investigations, logging of borings and test pits
Assist with lab testing assignment, compilation of lab and field testing results
Perform geotechnical engineering analysis under supervision including soil/rock classification, slope stability analysis, earth retention systems, shallow and deep foundation design, settlement, ground improvement, and geologic hazard evaluation
Assist the Project Engineers/Managers and prepare geotechnical reports
Qualification
Required
4-6 years of geotechnical engineering or geology experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological, or Mining Engineering, or Geology
Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
An ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, supervisors, clients, and subcontractors
60% to 70% travel required
Preferred
MS Geotechnical Engineering/Geology is a plus
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, Including Word, Excel, and Power Point preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid holidays
Company
Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder is an employee-owned engineering, science, and architecture consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-19Acquired
Leadership Team
David Goershel
Executive Vice President - South Division Director
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