Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Staff Geotechnical Engineer – San Jose, CA (in‑office with occasional travel to field sites).

• Planning and oversight of field investigations
• Comprehending local geologic conditions
• Performing engineering analyses, including slope stability, seismic, retaining wall, deep and shallow foundation, and pavement design
• Utilizing geotechnical engineering software such as Slope/W, SLIDE, SHAFT, LPILE, APILE, and Settle3
• Writing geotechnical reports and proposals
• Conducting construction observations, including pile installation, excavations, and earthworks
• Supporting senior engineers and project managers with project and proposal duties
• Assisting senior operations and technical staff with field explorations, construction observations, engineering analyses, and other technical support under supervision

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering, or Master’s degree
• 3 to 6 years of geotechnical experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 2 years with a master’s, or equivalent
• Engineer–In–Training (EIT) certification required, with intent to obtain California PE within the next few years
• Positive work attitude and ability to work safely while managing multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently or in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness and ability to travel within southern California and occasionally outside the region for field assignments; readiness to work beyond a standard 40‑hour week when necessary
• Clean driving record and successful completion of a drug test required

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Competitive salary ($72,238 – $97,372, in accordance with California Pay Transparency Law)

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