Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Kleinfelder; Sewickley (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kleinfelder is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead technical projects across various industries, including utilities and oil & gas. This role involves design, team coordination, and client interaction. The position offers significant career growth and a hybrid work environment, making it an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals.

Benefits

Excellent compensation and benefits package

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Professional development reimbursements

Mentoring Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License required in PA or MD.
• Experience managing staff and projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with teams to prepare proposals and execute projects.
• Design subsurface elements and prepare geotechnical reports and specifications.
• Manage project budgets, scopes, and schedules.

Skills

Excellent writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in civil engineering

Master of Science preferred

Tools

gINT

Lpile

SlopeW

Settle 3D

Slide

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will work on a variety of geotechnical projects that include utilities, mining, transportation, commercial, industrial, oil and gas, and other green-energy related projects with our Mid-Atlantic Geotechnical Engineering group through expert technical guidance, and team leadership. You will apply relevant design criteria, standards, and processes to deliver high-quality engineering tasks. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects, with significant career growth potential for the right individual. This hybrid role is available in Cranberry Township, PA Bridgeport, WV and New Cumberland, PA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal and external multi-discipline teams to prepare proposals and execute projects.
• Design and construct subsurface elements including foundations, ground improvement applications, stabilized slopes, pipelines, grading and drainage schemes, and trenchless technologies.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, drawings, and specifications for foundations and earthwork for a wide range of projects including, retaining walls, mass transmission lines, and mass pipelines.
• Formulate engineering analysis including soil and rock classification; shallow and deep foundation capacity, immediate and consolidation settlement; slope stability analysis; geohazard evaluation; ground improvement; and earth retention systems.
• Manage project staff and offering guidance and technical expertise.
• Safely coordinate and execute field exploration programs, construction observation, and associated documentation.
• Support the entire construction phase of projects.
• Positively interact with client representatives.
• Develop and manage project scope, project budgets, work breakdown structures, and schedules.
• Make technical recommendations and decisions within project scope.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in civil engineering (geotechnical or structural), Master of Science preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience managing staff.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License. Licensure in the State of Pennsylvania or Maryland.
• Experience with gINT, Lpile, SlopeW, Settle 3D, Slide and CAD software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Word.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
  
  

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

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 100 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

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 development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Science, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, and Utilities

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