Civil Engineer at Kleinfelder, Inc. in Oakland, California

Job Description:

Job Description

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is seeking candidates with experience related to civil or geotechnical engineering, soil logging and testing, groundwater sampling, groundwater management, design, analysis, technical report preparation, foundation and infrastructure project construction observation, and/or construction materials testing and observation to be based in our Oakland CA office.

The ideal candidate must have previous experience working on one or more of the following types of projects: geotechnical, environmental, geological, engineering or construction design and management. However, we are open to provide training for the right candidate.

Proficiency with Shaft, Apile, Lpile, Bluebeam, Geo Slope, Rocscience, and Microsoft Excel and Word is desired.

Responsible for collection, documentation, analysis, and reporting of field data; including:

• soil and rock logging of bore holes, test pits, and monitoring wells


• monitoring well installation, supply and irrigation well experience a plus


• aquifer testing analysis a plus


• completion of soil and groundwater sampling


• hydrogeologic evaluations a plus


• laboratory testing on soil and other construction materials


• report writing


• foundation and flood control construction observation


• Tasks will also include:


• preparing permits for drilling


• marking sites for USA and utility locating


• coordinating field work with multiple subcontractors


• preparing work plans and health and safety plans for environmental projects


• preparation of data tables and analysis


• assistance with preparation of geotechnical, environmental, and/or groundwater supply/management reports

This position will be a mix of office and field work. Individual must be capable of taking direction and completing work with basic supervision. We are seeking a self-starter with a strong desire to learn and be a part of a top-notch team.

Position Requirements:

Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and writing skills and technical background in engineering projects.

• 4 to 8 years of engineering related experience


• 40-hour HAZWOPER training (a plus but not required)


• Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessment experience (a plus but not required)


• Strong attention to detail in order to ensure compliance with relevant state/federal regulations and client specific requirements.


• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.


• Physical ability to be in the field, carry equipment (20 to 30 pounds), perform testing and sampling for multiple hours or multiple days in a row.


• Must be willing to travel within the state of California.

Education:

BS degree in engineering (Required)

Professional Engineers Licensure, PE (Not Required, but able to attain licensure in 1 to 2 years is a plus)

Candidates that have completed applicable internships are preferred.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $55,151 - 91,994.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. 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.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

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