Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Kleinfelder; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder’s Design team in San Jose, CA is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing office. The position combines in-office and field work with opportunities for travel within southern California.

The successful candidate will perform field geotechnical drilling, rock coring, calculations, and reporting, coordinating permitting and drilling across projects. Collaboration with geotechnical, environmental, and construction teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological engineering, or Master's degree.
• 3 to 6 years of geotechnical related experience with a bachelor’s degree - 2 years with a Master’s or Engineer-In-Training certification.
• Engineer-In-Training certification required with the drive and ability to obtain California PE in next few years.
• Must have a positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to travel throughout southern California and safely perform field work; travel outside is a plus.
• Clean driving record and the ability to pass a drug test.
• Willing to work beyond a 40-hour week when needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee field investigations.
• Understand local geologic conditions.
• Perform geotechnical analyses including slopes, seismic, foundations, and pavement.
• Utilize geotechnical software such as Slope/W, SLIDE, SHAFT, LPILE, APILE, and Settle3.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and proposals.
• Conduct field observations such as pile installation and earthworks.
• Support senior engineers and project managers with project duties.
• Coordinate field drilling and reporting.

Skills

Field drilling

Rock coring

Geotechnical calculations

Geotechnical reporting

Permitting coordination

Field coordination

Education

B.S./M.S. in Civil Geotechnical/Geological Engineering

Tools

Slope/W

SLIDE

SHAFT

LPILE

APILE

Settle3

Job description

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder’s collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder's is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing San Jose, CA office! This role will be in-office and field work. Occasional work travel opportunities exist.

Our geotechnical engineering team works on challenging and interesting projects within a design center that includes bridge, structural, civil, and water resources engineers, environmental professionals, and laboratory and construction oversight personnel. We work on a large variety of both public and private infrastructure systems ranging from small to large-scale bridges, transit systems, roadways, water and storm water systems, tunnels, commercial structures, deep excavations, and more, all while managing complexities of dense urban sites or difficult mountainous terrain.

The successful candidate will be perform field geotechnical drilling, rock coring, geotechnical calculations and reporting, county permitting and drilling coordination.

Responsibilities include

• Planning and oversight of field investigations
• Comprehension of local geologic conditions
• Engineering analyses including but not limited to slope stability, seismic analyses, retaining wall design, deep and shallow foundation design, pavement design, etc.
• Utilization of geotechnical engineering software (examples include Slope/W or SLIDE, SHAFT, LPILE, APILE, Settle3)
• Geotechnical Report and Proposal writing
• Construction observations such as pile installation, excavations, and earthworks
• Support senior engineers and project managers with project and proposal duties
• Conduct field explorations, construction observations, engineering analyses, and other technical support under direct supervision assisting senior operations and technical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological engineering, or Master's degree
• 3 to 6 years of geotechnical related experience with a bachelor’s degree - 2 years of related geotechnical experience with a Master’s or
• Engineer-In-Training certification required with the drive and ability to obtain California PE in next few years
• Must have a 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
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• The successful candidate will have the ability and willingness to travel throughout southern California and safely perform field work, even under inclement weather and physically demanding conditions. Ability to travel outside of southern California for field assignments is a plus. Field assignments may range from days to weeks.
• Clean driving record and the ability to pass a drug test required
• Candidate must be willing to work in addition to a standard 40-hour work week when needed

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid holidays

California: The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range:$72,238 - $97,372.

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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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.