Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer jobs in United States
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Kleinfelder ยท 3 hours ago

Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer

positionLaguna Hills, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$65K/yr - $86K/yr
date0+ years exp

Kleinfelder 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.

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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

Geotechnical EngineeringField InvestigationGeotechnical AnalysisExcelGEOSTUDIO SuiteReport WritingTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

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

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Kleinfelder is an employee-owned engineering, science, and architecture consulting firm.
dateFounded in 1961
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.kleinfelder.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2023-09-19Acquired

Leadership Team

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David Goershel
Executive Vice President - South Division Director
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