Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Kleinfelder • Mechanicsburg, PA

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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! 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 an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical Engineering group. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a role where they can execute project work, partner with other senior geotechnical engineers, provide mentorship to junior staff, and engage with clients in Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. This position is available in either our Mechanicsburg, PA or Pittsburgh, PA office.

Requirements

• B.S degree in civil engineering (geotechnical or structural), M.S. preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Licensure in the State of Pennsylvania is required or should be obtainable within the first 3 months of employment through reciprocity.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout Maryland and its contiguous states.
• Strong analytical skills are required in areas including: Soil and rock classification, Slope stability analysis, Earth retention systems, Shallow and deep foundation design Construction Support, Soil improvement techniques, and Stormwater Management

Nice To Haves

• Experience with BoreDM, gINT, Lpile, SlopeW, Settle 3D, Slide and CAD software is preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multidiscipline team to prepare proposals and execute projects.
• Safely coordinate and execute field exploration programs, construction observation, and associated documentation.
• Complete engineering analysis including soil and rock classification; shallow and deep foundation capacity, immediate and consolidation settlement; slope stability analysis, geohazard evaluation, ground improvement, and earth retention systems.
• Partner with internal and external multidisciplinary teams during project development.
• Prepare Geotechnical Engineering reports.
• Prepare construction specifications and drawings.
• Be actively involved during the construction phase of projects.
• Positively interact with client representatives; and Development of scope of work, project budgets, work breakdown structures, and schedules

Benefits

• Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees