Staff Geotechnical Professional

Kleinfelder•Cary, NC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Design team is looking for a Staff Geotechnical Professional to join their team. This role is responsible for assisting Project Engineers/Project Managers in executing field investigations and potential construction oversight. The position will also involve reviewing and compiling geotechnical laboratory and field-testing results, performing geotechnical analyses, and writing reports. This is an opportunity to work on a variety of energy, commercial, transportation infrastructure, and construction projects with a talented team of professionals.

Requirements

4-8 years of geotechnical engineering or geology experience.
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.
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, Including Word, Excel, and Power Point preferred.
An ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, supervisors, clients, and subcontractors.
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological, or Mining Engineering, or Geology.
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

MS Geotechnical Engineering/Geology is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Engineers/Project Managers and participate in field assignments including boring layout and utility clearance, coordination with drilling contractors, supervision of drilling and geotechnical field investigations, logging of borings and test pits.
Assist with lab testing assignment, compilation of lab and field testing results.
Perform geotechnical engineering analysis under supervision including soil/rock classification, slope stability analysis, earth retention systems, shallow and deep foundation design, settlement, ground improvement, and geologic hazard evaluation.
Assist the Project Engineers/Managers and prepare geotechnical reports.