Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager

Kleinfelder Inc•San Diego, CA

1d•$125,781 - $175,416•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager reporting to our Corporate Headquarters office in San Diego, California. The role will be hybrid with remote, in-office, and occasional field work opportunities. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a role where they can manage and execute challenging projects, partner with junior and senior geotechnical engineers, provide mentorship to junior staff, collaborate with multidiscipline teams, engage with clients, and participate in business development and pursuits. Our team works on challenging and interesting projects within a design center that includes bridge, structural, civil, and water resources engineers, environmental professionals, and laboratory and construction oversight personnel. We work on a large variety of both public and private infrastructure systems ranging from small to large-scale bridges, transit systems, roadways, water and storm water systems, tunnels and HDD installations, commercial structures, deep excavations, and more, all while managing complexities of dense urban sites or difficult mountainous terrain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical/geological engineering; Master’s degree strongly preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license in California is required. GE license, or ability to obtain one within one year of hire is strongly desired
Approximately 12 or more years of geotechnical engineering experience with project management experience
Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks
Ability to work independently and with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
Ability to lead and manage project deliverables, budgets, and schedules while mentoring junior staff
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work with external clients and maintain positive client relationships
Working knowledge of standard business software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience using VBA in Excel a plus.
Experience with various geotechnical software packages such as LPile, APile, SHAFT, GROUP, GEO STUDIO (Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W), SLIDE, Settle3, and MSEW
Clean driving record and the ability to pass a drug test required
Ability to commute to the office, external client meetings, and project sites within and in the vicinity of San Diego
Management experience of technical staff a plus

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering
California G.E. license, or the ability to obtain one within one year of hire
Experience using VBA in Excel

Responsibilities

Coordinate with and lead multidiscipline teams to prepare proposals and execute projects
Safely manage and execute field exploration programs and construction oversight activities
Perform, delegate, and oversee a variety of geotechnical engineering analyses including: soil and rock classification, shallow and deep foundation design, immediate and consolidation settlement, slope stability, seismic hazard evaluation (including ground motions, liquefaction, and lateral spreading), and earth retention systems
Prepare Geotechnical Engineering reports, memorandums, proposals, specifications, and other related deliverables
Be actively involved during the construction phase of projects including RFI and submittal reviews and oversight of construction observation activities
Positively interact with client representatives and generate business with new and existing clients
Development of scope of work, project budgets, work breakdown structures, and schedules
Manage project teams, budgets, schedules, delegate project tasks and mentor junior staff
Manage and mentor geotechnical team members