Entry Level - Field Geotechnical Engineer

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.

Kleinfelder's Oklahoma City, OK office is currently seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer to join the team!

We're looking for a person with strong initiative, who will perform routine to complex geotechnical sampling, inspection and testing in the field, in accordance with the plans and specifications. The field engineer will prepare daily reports and data sheets and may be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor. Duties will include geotechnical sampling and testing, laboratory testing, nuclear moisture density testing, and assisting in proposal writing and technical reports.

Working well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment is a must. Strong communication skills are necessary to succeed in this role.

• Perform soil and groundwater sampling, soil samples, logging, observations and testing on materials testing projects to verify conformance to the construction plans and specifications.
• Submitting daily field reports and data reports summarizing daily activities.
• Geotechnical laboratory testing experience is a plus.
• Conduct engineering calculations under the supervision of a professional engineer.
• Maintaining objectives, initiatives, and overall goals set forth by the project manager.
• Must be willing to travel.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology
• EIT or GIT or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 0 to 3 years' experience in the provision of geotechnical-related engineering field

• Creative problem-solving skills
• Responsive attitude and approach to staff and client needs
• Timely decision-making skills
• Ability to read and review test procedures, standards, plans, and specifications. This position may require occasional travel and/or night work.

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, 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, 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.

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental,…