Project Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
Kleinfelder's Geotechnical team is looking for a Project Geotechnical Engineer to join their Southern California Area team. This position can be based in Kleinfelder’s Laguna Hills, Riverside or Los Angeles, California offices. The role involves performing and developing scopes for field and office tasks, conducting field exploration, sampling, inspection, analysis, and technical support under supervision. The engineer will also coordinate tasks and small projects, and prepare designs, reports, and calculations for complex projects. Kleinfelder is a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, known for its people-first culture, technical excellence, and opportunities for employee growth. The company supports the planning, engineering, and construction of complex projects through its Geotechnical Services, with specialists who are leading experts in their fields.
Requirements
- 6 to 10 years of related experience or 4 years related experience with a Master's or 2 years of related experience with PhD.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Must have a positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks
- Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work, even under inclement weather and physically demanding conditions.
- Willingness to work in addition to a standard 40-hour work week when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience on design/build projects preferred.
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, Including Word, Excel, and Power Point preferred.
- Knowledge of infrastructure, drilling operations and heavy civil project design and construction are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform and develop scopes for field and office tasks (technical and non-technical) and independent analysis.
- Safely conduct field exploration, sampling, inspection, analysis and technical support under supervision.
- Coordinate tasks and small projects with guidance and interaction by senior operations/technical staff.
- Prepare designs, reports and calculations on complex projects for review.
- Provide quality technical support on commercial, municipal, transportation, energy and water projects.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- paid holidays
- reimbursements for continuing education
- reimbursements for expenses associated with trainings and certifications
- opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
