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Kleinfelder Inc

Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Laguna Hills, CA $82k - $107k/yr Full time Posted 9d ago

Job Description

Staff Geotechnical Engineer opportunity for the Southern California Area, based onsite in Laguna Hills, CA or in Los Angeles, CA offices.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute scopes for field and office tasks, including technical and non-technical work, with independent analysis as needed
  • Conduct geotechnical field exploration, sampling, inspection, and analysis with a focus on safety while providing technical support under supervision
  • Coordinate tasks and small projects with guidance from senior operations and technical staff, including collaboration through interaction
  • Prepare designs, reports, and calculations for complex projects for review

Requirements

  • Related experience: 4 to 8 years, or 2 years with a Master’s, or 1 year with a PhD
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Positive work attitude with the ability to work safely and efficiently while managing multiple tasks
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (preferred)
  • Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work even under inclement weather and physically demanding conditions
  • Ability to adhere to work assignments and schedules; self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented
  • Willingness to work additional hours beyond a standard 40-hour work week when needed
  • Following an offer: successful completion of employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check

Strong Analytical Skills (Required Areas)

  • Soil and rock classification
  • Slope stability analysis
  • Earth retention systems
  • Shallow and deep foundation design
  • Materials testing and engineering
  • Soil improvement techniques
  • Pavement design

Preferred Experience

  • Experience providing quality technical support on commercial, municipal, transportation, and energy projects
  • Design/build project experience (preferred)

Tools & Technologies

  • MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid holidays

Location: Laguna Hills, CA (onsite). Compensation: USD 81,931 - 107,109 per year.

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