Geotechnical Professional

Job Overview

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.

Kleinfelder is currently seeking a Staff Geotechnical Professional to join our team in either Raleigh, Greensboro or Charlotte.

The right candidate for this opportunity will be self‑motivated and have 4‑6 years of geotechnical engineering or geology experience.

In this position you will assist the Project Engineers/Project Managers and participate in execution of field investigation and potential construction oversight. This position will also assist with review and compilation of geotechnical laboratory and field‑testing results, perform geotechnical analyses and report writing.

• Assist the Project Engineers/Project Managers and participate in field assignments including boring layout and utility clearance.
• Coordinate with drilling contractors, supervise drilling and geotechnical field investigations, log borings and test pits.
• Assist with lab testing assignments, compilation of lab and field testing results.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analysis under supervision including soil/rock classification, slope stability analysis, earth retention systems, shallow and deep foundation design, settlement, ground improvement, and geologic hazard evaluation.
• Assist the Project Engineers/Managers and prepare geotechnical reports.

• 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.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, supervisors, clients, and subcontractors.
• Requires 60% to 70% travel.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological, or Mining Engineering, or Geology.
• MS Geotechnical Engineering/Geology is a plus.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a variety of energy, commercial, transportation infrastructure, and construction projects. You will work with a talented team of professionals with sought‑after experience in subsurface investigations, geotechnical design, construction oversight, and trenchless technologies. Join our team where you can grow a career, become a leader, connect with experienced mentors, and maintain a healthy work/life balance.

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 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

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

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.