Colorado Geotechnical Team Lead

Kleinfelder • Denver, CO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Colorado Geotechnical Team Lead to join its Denver-based team. The position provides technical leadership, oversight of geotechnical analysis and engineering, and project management, primarily for projects in the power, transportation, industrial, and water markets. The role is primarily on-site, though remote arrangements may be considered for a strong candidate.

The team delivers geotechnical engineering services across complex projects, including work involving seismic engineering and trenchless technology. The successful candidate will collaborate with technical teams and serve clients across diverse geologic environments and markets. The position also includes client relationship development, business development, staff mentoring, and support for project and company processes.

Candidates need a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical emphasis, geological engineering, or a related field, and a Professional Engineering license. A master's degree is preferred. The typical experience requirement is 12 or more years in a consulting engineering firm or related service business; alternate experience paths are listed for candidates with a master's or Ph.D.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical emphasis, geological engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.
• Typically 12 or more years of related experience in a consulting engineering firm or related service business, with knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; alternatively, 8 years of related experience with a master's degree or 6 years with a Ph.D.
• Excellent technical, organizational, interpersonal, communication, computer, and writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in large and small teams with technical and non-technical professionals of varied experience and qualifications.
• High level of technical expertise and knowledge of current scientific information in the specialty area.
• Proficiency with Lpile, Apile, Shaft, GeoStudio Suite, Settle3D, slope stability analysis software, or similar tools.
• Satisfactory completion of employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check following an offer.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in civil engineering, geological engineering, or a related discipline.
• Diverse geotechnical experience across multiple geologic environments and markets throughout the contiguous United States.
• A reputation as a subject matter expert based on publications and presentations.
• Exceptional skills, experience, and alignment with the company’s mission for candidates seeking a remote arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present technical presentations to clients, extracurricular organizations, and internal training programs.
• Assess site geology and geologic hazards.
• Plan and provide technical oversight for subsurface explorations, foundation load testing, and laboratory testing.
• Perform or oversee geotechnical engineering, potentially including evaluation of shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, pavement design, embankment dams, and large earthmoving projects.
• Independently review colleagues’ calculations, analyses, plans, specifications, and reports.
• Develop or guide development of workflow processes and tools to streamline work.
• Train and mentor technical and non-technical staff at all levels.
• Grow client relationships and develop business through project work.
• Capture business development opportunities through preparation of technical proposals.
• Learn and follow company workflows, processes, and policies for securing project resources, completing proposals, developing contracts, maintaining project records, monitoring project performance, billing clients, collecting receivables, and closing out projects.
• Assist with resource sharing, provide loss prevention system (LPS) stewardship, and facilitate collaboration with market managers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Reimbursement for continuing education and expenses associated with training and certifications.
• Career development opportunities through an internal Mentoring Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior