Entry Level Geotechnical Professional

Overview

Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level. Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Geotechnical team is looking for you! From earthquake and seismic engineering to the latest trenchless technology methods, Kleinfelder's Geotechnical Services support the planning, engineering, and construction of complex projects, and our specialists are leading experts in their fields.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is currently seeking an Entry Level Staff Geotechnical Professional to join our team in either:

• Raleigh, North Carolina
• Greensboro, North Carolina
• Charlotte, North Carolina

The right candidate for this opportunity will be self-motivated and ready to learn. In this position you will assist the Project Engineers/Project Managers and participate in execution of field investigation and potential construction oversight. This position will also assist with review and compilation of geotechnical laboratory and field-testing results, perform geotechnical analyses and report writing.

• 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
• Assist with lab testing assignment, compilation of 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
• Assist the Project Engineers/Managers and prepare geotechnical reports

• Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, supervisors, clients, and subcontractors
• This position may require 60% to 70% travel

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• MS Geotechnical Engineering/Geology is a plus

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a variety of energy, commercial, transportation infrastructure, and construction projects. You will work with a talented team of professionals with sought after experience in subsurface investigations, geotechnical design, construction oversight, and trenchless technologies. Join our team where you can grow a career, become a leader, connect with experienced mentors, and maintain a healthy work/life balance.

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

• Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• 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…