Principal Geotechnical Engineer

2 months ago

San Jose, California, United States Kleinfelder Full time
Job Title: Principal Geotechnical Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our team at Kleinfelder. As a key member of our Geotechnical Services group, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and expertise in geotechnical engineering design, construction support, and project management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate services with internal and external teams to deliver high-quality geotechnical engineering solutions.
  • Perform geotechnical engineering design, construction support, and oversight, as well as project management and staff support duties.
  • Ensure high client satisfaction by providing constructible designs, responsiveness to client needs, and meeting deadlines.
  • Lead diverse project teams and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Capture business development opportunities, prepare proposals, and lead technical aspects of large pursuits.
  • Manage and mentor staff to ensure their professional growth and development.
Requirements:
  • Minimum 8 years of related experience in geotechnical engineering.
  • Licensed geotechnical engineer (GE) or ability to obtain within 1 year.
  • Proven experience in geotechnical levee design, seepage analysis, and slope stability of embankments.
  • Proven experience in design of shallow, mat, and deep foundations, and retaining walls.
  • Proven experience providing construction support as geotechnical engineer of record.
  • Proven experience being a trusted advisor to clients of all sizes.
  • Proven experience assisting clients from design through construction.
  • Proven experience leading diverse project teams.
  • Proven experience capturing business development opportunities, preparing proposals, and leading technical aspects of large pursuits.
  • Proven experience managing and mentoring staff.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
  • Recognized leader in the field of geotechnical engineering.
  • Ability to develop highly motivated individuals.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience planning, implementing, and managing geotechnical exploration programs, including assigning laboratory testing.
  • Experience guiding staff engineers in performing material and site characterization, foundation recommendations, slope stability, and settlement analyses.
  • Experience preparing geotechnical reports, drawings, and specifications for foundations and earthwork for a wide range of projects.
  • Experience supporting project managers in budget management, client updates, and general project management tasks.
  • Experience preparing and presenting technical presentations to clients and technical review boards.
  • Experience supervising field observation, testing, and performing site visits.
  • Ability to proactively troubleshoot and problem-solve with practical, client-focused solutions.
  • Ability to interface with the civil design team to develop and value-engineer practical, fit-for-use geotechnical engineering solutions.
  • Ability to organize priorities and multi-task effectively.
  • Ability to collaborate with Area leadership and Project Managers to resource delivery effectively.
  • Thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment.
About Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder is a leading engineering, science, and construction firm that provides solutions to improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. We are a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project.

Benefits

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for this position is $[insert range]. Final agreed-upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

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.

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. We are proud to offer a diverse and inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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