Geotechnical Project Engineer

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We are looking for a Project Professional in the Salt Lake City office to execute project work, partner with senior professionals, mentor junior staff, collaborate with multidiscipline teams, and engage with clients.

• Perform and develop scopes for field and office tasks (technical and non-technical) and independent analysis.
• Safely conduct field exploration, sampling, inspection, analysis and technical support under supervision.
• Coordinate tasks and small projects with guidance and interaction by senior operations/technical staff.
• Prepare designs, reports and calculations on complex projects for review.

We are looking for someone who can provide quality technical support on commercial, municipal, transportation, energy and water projects. Experience on design/build projects is preferred.

• Soil and rock classification
• Slope stability analysis
• Earth retention systems
• Shallow and deep foundation design
• Materials testing and engineering
• Soil improvement techniques
• Pavement design

Knowledge of infrastructure, drilling operations and heavy civil project design and construction is preferred.

• 6 to 10 years of related experience or 4 years related experience with a Master’s or 2 years with a PhD.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently or with a team in a multidisciplinary environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel and perform field work, even in inclement weather and physically demanding conditions
• Ability to adhere to work assignments/schedules, be self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented
• Willingness to work beyond a standard 40-hour work week when needed

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals delivering solutions that improve transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. With offices across the US, Canada, and Australia, we are a cross-disciplinary team committed to doing the right thing, every day, on every project.

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement. Any unsolicited resume will be treated as the property of Kleinfelder.