Geotechnical Engineer I (EIT) — Field & Growth

Kleinfelder; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder's geotechnical team in the United States is actively seeking a Civil Engineer with geotechnical focus to contribute to field investigations, design support, and thorough reporting. You will classify soils, supervise field activities, and coordinate with drilling and lab staff to advance complex projects.

The ideal candidate has 1–4 years of geotechnical experience, holds a BS in Civil Engineering, and can travel up to 70% during the early years.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required; geotechnical emphasis preferred.
• EIT preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 1 to 4 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Ability to travel up to 70% during the first year to year and a half.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Soil and rock classification/boring logs
• Geotechnical field investigations
• Coordination with drilling subcontractors and laboratory staff
• Construction observation and troubleshooting geotechnical issues during construction
• Shallow and deep foundation design support
• Pavement design support
• Settlement and slope stability evaluations
• Engineering analyses and calculations
• Geotechnical report preparation

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

gINT

BoreDM

LPile

SHAFT

Settle3

SLIDE

Job description

Kleinfelder's geotechnical team in the United States is actively seeking a Civil Engineer with geotechnical focus to contribute to field investigations, design support, and thorough reporting. You will classify soils, supervise field activities, and coordinate with drilling and lab staff to advance complex projects.

The ideal candidate has 1–4 years of geotechnical experience, holds a BS in Civil Engineering, and can travel up to 70% during the early years.