Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Kleinfelder, Inc. in Hanover, Maryland

Job Description:

Job Description

Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Geotechnical team is looking for you! Kleinfelder’s Geotechnical Services support the planning, engineering, and construction of complex projects, and our specialists are leading experts in their fields.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer with 8+ years of experience to join our Maryland/Virginia Geotechnical Engineering group. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a role where they can execute project work, partner with senior geotechnical engineers, provide mentorship to junior staff, and engage with clients.

The ideal candidate will:

• Coordinate with internal and external multi-discipline teams to prepare proposals and execute projects.


• Safely coordinate and execute field exploration programs, construction observation, and associated documentation.


• Complete 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.


• Prepare Geotechnical Engineering reports.


• Prepare construction specifications and drawings.


• Be actively involved during the construction phase of projects.


• Positively interact with client representatives; and


• Develop and manage project scope, project budgets, work breakdown structures, and schedules.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering.


• B.S/M.S. in civil engineering (geotechnical or structural), M.S. preferred.


• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License. Licensure in the State of Maryland is required or should be obtainable within the first 3 months of employment through reciprocity.

• Experience with gINT, Lpile, SlopeW, Settle 3D, Slide and CAD software is preferred.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Word.


• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.


• Willingness to travel throughout Maryland and its contiguous states.

Strong analytical skills are required in areas including:

• Soil and rock classification


• Slope stability analysis,


• Earth retention systems,


• Shallow and deep foundation design,


• Construction Support,


• Soil improvement techniques, and


• Stormwater Management.

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 85 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. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Equal Pay Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $86,964 - $144,685.

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.