Staff Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our offices in the LA Area (Laguna Hills, Los Angeles, Riverside).

Responsibilities

• Planning and oversight of field investigations
• Comprehension of local geologic conditions
• Engineering analyses including but not limited to slope stability, seismic analyses, retaining wall design, deep and shallow foundation design, pavement design, etc.
• Utilization of geotechnical engineering software (examples include Slope/W or SLIDE, SHAFT, LPILE, APILE, Settle3)
• Geotechnical Report and Proposal writing
• Construction observations such as pile installation, excavations, and earthworks
• Support senior engineers and project managers with project and proposal duties

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological engineering - Master’s degree in Geotechnical, Geological Engineering, or Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical Focus strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with 3-6 years of related geotechnical experience is required. 2 years of related geotechnical experience with a Master’s is preferred.
• Engineer-In-Training certification with the drive and ability to obtain California PE in next few years
• Must have a positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required

Qualifications

• Clean driving record and the ability to pass a drug test required
• Candidate must be willing to work in addition to a standard 40-hour work week when needed

Benefits

California: The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan

Salary Range: $72,238 - $97,372.