Colorado Geotechnical Team Lead

Kleinfelder Inc•Denver, CO

15d•$124,000 - $182,000

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Colorado Geotechnical Team Lead to join its Denver-based Geotechnical team. The position provides technical leadership, oversight of geotechnical analysis and engineering, and project management, primarily for power, transportation, industrial, and water projects. The work includes delivering varied geotechnical engineering services and collaborating with technical teams. The role is primarily on-site, though remote arrangements may be considered for a suitable candidate. The successful candidate will bring at least 12 years of relevant experience, a Professional Engineering license, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical emphasis, geological engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree is strongly preferred. The candidate should have broad geotechnical experience across multiple geologic environments and markets in the contiguous United States, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse technical and non-technical teams. Kleinfelder describes itself as a cross-disciplinary engineering, science, and construction firm serving transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure clients. It has more than 110 offices in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, continuing-education and training reimbursements, and an internal mentoring program. The stated salary range is $124,000–$182,000. Applications are accepted through June 12, 2026.

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.
A Professional Engineering (PE) license.
At least 12 years of related experience in a consulting engineering firm or related service business, and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; alternatively, 8 years of related experience with a master's degree or 6 years with a PhD.
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 diverse experience and qualifications.
Proficiency in Lpile, Apile, Shaft, GeoStudio Suite, Settle3D, slope stability analysis software, or similar tools.
Superior communication skills, in-depth knowledge of company products and operations, and a high level of technical expertise and current scientific knowledge in the specialty area.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare and present technical presentations to clients, professional 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 geotechnical engineering work that may include evaluating shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, pavement design, embankment dams, and large earthmoving projects.
Conduct independent technical reviews of colleagues’ calculations, analyses, plans, specifications, and reports.
Develop or guide the development of workflow processes and tools to streamline work.
Train and mentor technical and non-technical staff at all levels.
Develop client relationships and business through project work.
Capture business development opportunities by preparing technical proposals.
Learn and adhere to 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 team members with resource sharing, provide loss prevention system stewardship, and facilitate collaboration with market managers.