Staff Geotechnical Professional

About the role

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Professional to join our team in either Raleigh, North Carolina or Charlotte, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of geotechnical engineering or geology experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Engineers/Project Managers and participate in field assignments including boring layout and utility clearance, coordination with drilling contractors, supervision of drilling and geotechnical field investigations, logging of borings and test pits.
• Absorb and compile lab and field testing results.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analysis under supervision including soil/rock classification, slope stability analysis, earth retention systems, shallow and deep foundation design, settlement, ground improvement, and geologic hazard evaluation.
• Prepare geotechnical reports.

Requirements

• Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Point (preferred).
• An ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, supervisors, clients, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological, or Mining Engineering, or Geology.
• MS Geotechnical Engineering/Geology is a plus.

Skills

• Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Point (preferred).
• An ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, supervisors, clients, and subcontractors.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays

Schedule

• 60% to 70% travel

Pay

• Compensation and benefits package, including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays