Geotechnical Engineering Lead

Kleinfelder•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Geotechnical team is looking for you! From earthquake and seismic engineering to the latest trenchless technology methods, Kleinfelder's Geotechnical Services support the planning, engineering, and construction of complex projects, and our specialists are leading experts in their fields. Step into Your New Role Kleinfelder is seeking a creative and talented Geotechnical Engineering Lead to lead its geotechnical engineering practice in Nevada. Kleinfelder's Nevada offices support a variety of public and private clients in the areas of Transportation, Energy, Water, Facilities and other projects. We are looking for a dynamic leader to grow the local practice and work with other leadership within Nevada and the West Region. Kleinfelder consistently ranks amongst the leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firms! Ranked #47 for Top 500 Design firms and #26 for Top Professional Services Firms , Kleinfelder will support your career to progress into something greater! The Geotechnical Engineering Lead will be responsible for hiring new talent, mentoring and overseeing the technical practice of the team. As part of the assigned duties, the Geotechnical Engineering Lead will lead the business development activities including the development of the technical scope for proposals, schedule and budget for projects of various sizes. This position commands a dynamic leader who has strong leadership and technical capabilities, communication skills, previous project management experience, and the ability to connect and work with clients and teams as well as formulate a local marketing plan and mentor staff. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience: Pro-actively troubleshoot and problem-solve with practical, client-focused solutions Demonstrate technical expertise in geotechnics, slope stability, foundation design and earthwork Possess excellent oral and written communication skills Lead a team of geotechnical engineers and professionally develop staff Attract, hire, and mentor strong new team members Develop strategic pursuits and proposals Organize priorities and multi-task effectively Collaborate with area leadership and project managers to effectively resource and deliver Oversee management of projects from cradle-to-grave in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Exhibit external focus to grow client relationships and develop business through the work

Requirements

Candidates are required to have 10+ years of related experience in consulting engineering
Proven experience in geotechnical design and local issues and practices
Minimum of 4 years of previous project management experience
Past experience or similar related skills in leading diverse project teams
Proven experience in business development opportunities and preparing proposals
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required
Nevada Professional Engineering license required
Pro-actively troubleshoot and problem-solve with practical, client-focused solutions
Demonstrate technical expertise in geotechnics, slope stability, foundation design and earthwork
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

MS degree in geotechnical engineering or equivalent highly preferred

Responsibilities

Hiring new talent
Mentoring and overseeing the technical practice of the team
Lead the business development activities including the development of the technical scope for proposals, schedule and budget for projects of various sizes
Lead a team of geotechnical engineers and professionally develop staff
Attract, hire, and mentor strong new team members
Develop strategic pursuits and proposals
Organize priorities and multi-task effectively
Collaborate with area leadership and project managers to effectively resource and deliver
Oversee management of projects from cradle-to-grave in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Exhibit external focus to grow client relationships and develop business through the work