Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer — Field & Lab Growth

Kleinfelder Inc; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist to join our Exton, PA team. With 0–3 years of geotechnical experience, you will support field investigations, lab coordination, and basic analyses under supervision.

Join a collaborative, safety‑focused environment that values professional growth, hands-on learning, and opportunities to work on diverse projects across transportation, utilities, and earthwork challenges.

Qualifications

• BS in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering, Geology, or related.
• EIT or GIT preferred (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Experience with BoreDM, ArcGIS, gINT, LPILE, SlopeW and/or CAD software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical field work, logging, sampling, and infiltration testing.
• Assign laboratory testing and oversee subcontractors.
• Review and interpret data and lab results.
• Prepare field reports and geologic analyses.
• Perform engineering analyses under supervision.
• Work with design teams to integrate geotechnical aspects.
• Monitor and troubleshoot geotechnical issues during construction.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Field Work

MS Office

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Technical Reporting

Education

BS in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering, Geology, or related

EIT or GIT preferred

Tools

BoreDM

ArcGIS

gINT

LPILE

SlopeW

CAD

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist to join our Exton, PA team. With 0–3 years of geotechnical experience, you will support field investigations, lab coordination, and basic analyses under supervision.

Join a collaborative, safety‑focused environment that values professional growth, hands-on learning, and opportunities to work on diverse projects across transportation, utilities, and earthwork challenges.