Geotechnical Engineer at Kleinfelder in San Diego, California

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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 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 60 offices in the US, Canada and Australia.

Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental, regulatory, economic, and civic conditions, we identify and address challenges with innovation and common-sense. Kleinfelder's integrated, award-winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives - from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Kleinfelder is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in our Corporate Headquarters office in San Diego, California. This is a great opportunity 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 team works on challenging and interesting projects within a design center than includes bridge, structural, civil and water resources engineers, environmental professionals, and laboratory and construction oversight personnel. We work on bridges, transit systems, roadways, water and storm water infrastructure, tunnels and HDD installations, 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 5-10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering consultingand 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. On the job you would be expected to:

- 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.

Requirements:

- Master's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering or related field

- Professional Engineer license in California

- 5-10 years of geotechnical/geological engineering experience.

- 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

- Experience with geotechnical software packages including L-Pile, Uni-pile, SHAFT, gINT, GRL WEAP, GEO STUDIO, and MSEW preferred

- Clean driving record and the ability to pass a drug test required

Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

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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