Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer​/EIT

Job Description

Take Your Geotechnical 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 Geotechnical team is looking for you! From earthquake and seismic engineering to the latest trenchless technology methods, Kleinfelder's Geotechnical Services support the planning, engineering, and construction of complex projects, and our specialists are leading experts in their fields.

We are looking for a Staff Geotechnical Engineer / EIT to support our geotechnical engineering team with field investigations, engineering analyses, and report preparation for transportation, municipal, utility, power/energy, and commercial development projects.

We are looking for someone with experience or interest in:

• 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

• 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 a year and a half
• Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently while managing multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, and regulators
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

• Experience with geotechnical field investigations
• Experience preparing boring logs and classifying soil and rock samples
• Experience assisting with shallow/deep foundation design, pavement design, settlement, and slope stability evaluations
• Familiarity with geotechnical software such as gINT, BoreDM, LPile, SHAFT, Settle3, SLIDE, or similar programs
• Experience with TxDOT, municipal, utility, transportation, energy, or commercial development projects
• MS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis is a plus

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.

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

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.

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

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.