Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Kleinfelder • Denver, CO

67d • $124,000 - $182,000

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Geotechnical team is looking for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with 12+ years of experience to join our Denver, CO based team. This position involves technical leadership, oversight of analysis and geotechnical engineering, and project management on projects primarily in the power, transportation, industrial, and water market sectors. While this role is primarily based on-site, we're open to remote arrangements for the right candidate who brings exceptional skills, experience, and alignment with our mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (geotechnical emphasis), Geological Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• 12+ years of related experience in consulting engineering firm or related service business.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Superior communication skills and in-depth knowledge of company products and operations.
• High level of technical expertise and knowledge of current scientific information in specialty area.
• Proficiency in software including Lpile, Apile, Shaft, GeoStudio Suite, Settle3D, slope stability analyses, or similar.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Reputation as subject matter expert based on publications and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to clients, extracurricular organizations, and internal training programs.
• Assessment of site geology and geologic hazards.
• Planning and technical oversight of subsurface explorations, foundation load testing, and laboratory testing.
• Geotechnical engineering activities including evaluation of shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, pavement design, embankment dams, and large earthmoving projects.
• Perform independent technical reviews of calculations, analysis, plans, specifications, and reports prepared by other colleagues.
• Develop or guide the development of workflow processes and tools to streamline the work.
• Professionally train and mentor technical and non-technical staff at all levels.
• Being externally focused on growing client relationships and developing business through the work.
• Capturing business development opportunities through preparation of technical proposals.
• Adhere to Kleinfelder workflows, processes, and policies to secure project resources, complete proposals, develop contracts, maintain project records, monitor project performance, bill clients, collect receivables, and close out.
• Assist team members in resource sharing efforts, provide loss prevention system (LPS) stewardship, and facilitate collaboration with markets managers.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees