Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Kleinfelder IncDenver, CO
$124,000 - $182,000Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Geotechnical team is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with 12+ years of experience to join their Denver, CO based team. This role 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 the role is primarily on-site, remote arrangements are considered for exceptional candidates. The selected candidate will work with technical teams to deliver a diverse range of geotechnical engineering services.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering (geotechnical emphasis), Geological Engineering, or related field
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • Excellent technical, organizational, interpersonal, communication, computer, and writing skills
  • Ability to function well in large and small teams comprised of technical and non-technical professionals with diverse experience and qualifications
  • Diverse geotechnical experience in multiple geologic environments and markets throughout the contiguous United States
  • Proficiency in software including Lpile, Apile, Shaft, GeoStudio Suite, Settle3D, slope stability analyses, or similar is necessary for this role.
  • Satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (geotechnical emphasis), Geological Engineering, or related field
  • 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 may include one or more of the following: 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.
  • Effectively uses Learns about and adheres 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.
  • Will assist team members in resource sharing efforts, provide loss prevention system (LPS) stewardship, and facilitate collaboration with markets managers.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • paid holidays
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