Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager

About the role

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, seeks a Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager to join our dynamic Design Services team. Reporting to our Corporate Headquarters office in San Diego, California, this role is hybrid with remote, in-office, and occasional field work opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Coincide with and lead multidiscipline teams to prepare proposals and execute projects
• Safely manage and execute field exploration programs and construction oversight activities
• Perform, delegate, and oversee a variety of geotechnical engineering analyses including: soil and rock classification, shallow and deep foundation design, immediate and consolidation settlement, slope stability, seismic hazard evaluation (including ground motions, liquefaction, and lateral spreading), and earth retention systems
• Prepare Geotechnical Engineering reports, memorandums, proposals, specifications, and other related deliverables
• Be actively involved during the construction phase of projects including RFI and submittal reviews and oversight of construction observation activities
• Positively interact with client representatives and generate business with new and existing clients
• Develop scope of work, project budgets, work breakdown structures, and schedules
• Manage project teams, budgets, schedules, delegate project tasks and mentor junior staff
• Manage and mentor geotechnical team members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering; Master’s degree strongly preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California is required
• GE license, or ability to obtain one within one year of hire is strongly desired
• About 12 or more years of geotechnical engineering experience with project management 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
• Experience using VBA in Excel a plus
• Experience with various geotechnical software packages such as LPile, APile, SHAFT, GROUP, GEO STUDIO (Slope/W, Seep/W, Sigma/W), SLIDE, Settle3, and MSEW
• Clean driving record and the ability to pass a drug test required
• Ability to commute to the office, external client meetings, and project sites within and in the vicinity of San Diego
• Management experience of technical staff a plus

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in geotechnical engineering consulting with project management experience

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Technical expertise in geotechnical engineering
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Proficiency in project management tools and software

Benefits

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) plan

California: The expected salary range for the position is $125,781 - 175,416. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.