Staff Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, seeks a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing San Jose, CA office. This role is in-office and involves occasional field work.

Responsibilities

• Planning and oversight of field investigations
• Comprehension of local geologic conditions
• Engineering analyses including 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
• Conduct field explorations, construction observations, engineering analyses, and other technical support under direct supervision assisting senior operations and technical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological engineering, or Master's degree
• 3 to 6 years of geotechnical related experience with a bachelor’s degree - 2 years of related geotechnical experience with a Master’s or Engineer-In-Training certification required with the drive and ability to obtain California PE in next few years
• 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
• Willingness to travel throughout southern California and safely perform field work, even under inclement weather and physically demanding conditions
• Ability to travel outside of southern California for field assignments is a plus

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

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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.