Project Geotechnical Engineer

Kleinfelder•Rancho Cordova, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer for our Sacramento, California office and also our Santa Rosa, California office. These opportunities are great for someone looking for a role where they can execute project work, partner with senior geotechnical engineers, provide mentorship to junior staff, collaborate with multidiscipline teams, and engage with clients. Our teams work on challenging and interesting projects including bridges, transit systems, roadways, water and storm water infrastructure, tunnels and HDD installations, gas and transmission lines, commercial structures, deep excavations, and more, all while managing complexities of dense urban sites. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering and 8 - 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering consulting with extensive experience on infrastructure projects. California P.E. license is required, and a California G.E. designation is preferred but not required. We are looking for someone with the ability to provide technical and field support on complex projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering (preferably a Master’s degree)
Professional Engineer license in California
6 - 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience is required with 8-10 preferred
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
Strong written and oral communication skills
Working knowledge of standard business software including MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
Clean driving record and the ability to pass a drug test required
Following an offer, candidates will be required to 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 Geotechnical Engineering
California G.E. designation is preferred
Experience with geotechnical software packages including L-Pile, Uni-pile, SHAFT, gINT, GRL WEAP, GEO STUDIO, MSEW, CPeT-IT, and CLiq

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, seismic hazard evaluation (including liquefaction and lateral spreading), 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.