Kleinfelder ยท 6 hours ago
Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$65K/yr - $86K/yr
0+ years expKleinfelder is a leading company in Geotechnical Services, supporting the planning, engineering, and construction of complex projects. They are seeking an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer to assist with field investigations, laboratory testing, and geotechnical analysis under supervision.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringRisk Management
Responsibilities
Assist the Project Engineer/Project Manager and participate in field assignments including boring layout and utility clearance, coordination with drilling contractors, supervision of drill rig and geotechnical field investigations, logging of borings and test pits
Inspection and construction oversight of grading, earthwork, retaining structures and foundation installation
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, seepage, shallow and deep foundation design, settlement, ground improvement, ground motion characterization, liquefaction, seismic and geologic hazard evaluation, and earthquake engineering
Assist the Project Engineer/Manager and prepare geotechnical reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering
0 to 2 years' experience in geotechnical engineering practice
Preferred
Master's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred
Preferred to have passed Fundamentals of Engineering or EIT
Working knowledge of standard software such as: Excel, Word, gINT, GEOSTUDIO Suite (including SLOPE/W and SEEP/W), Slide, SHAFT, APILE, and LPILE is a plus
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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