Senior 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. 

Step Into Your New Role

Our Boston grouup is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer.  As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be working on a wide range of challenging projects to support our Geotechnical Engineering team in our New England Area.

This role is available in Boston, MA office.

Responsibilities:

• Direct junior staff to perform field activities including geotechnical drilling, laboratory testing and construction observations with subcontractors. 
• Coordinate geotechnical tasks and manage mediumto large size geotechnical projects.
• Review construction submittals and daily field reports.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and prepare geotechnical reports for the design and construction of shallow and deep foundations.
• Review work of and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare contract specifications and drawings.
• Interrelate with external clients and subcontractors. 
• We are looking for someone with the ability to provide quality technical support on municipal, commercial, transportation, energy and water projects. Experience on design/build projects is also preferred.
• Strong analytical skills are required in areas including:
• • Geotechnical engineering evaluations including:
  • Earth retention systems design,
  • Shallow and deep foundation design,
  • Ground improvement techniques
  • Earthquake engineering,
• Experience with drilling oversight andsoil and rock classification,
• Experience with construction oversight
  • Subgrade observations, observation of backfill and compaction, deep foundation installation, etc.
• HDD or Tunnel Design experience is a plus but not required  

Education & Experience:

• 6 to 10 years of related experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) 
• Must have a positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasksand junior staff
• Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The successful candidate will have the ability and willingness to travel and perform field work, even under inclement weather and physically demanding conditions.
• Position will require the candidate to adhere to work assignments/schedules, be self-motivated, organized and have a keen sense of detail.
• Candidate must be willing to work in addition to a standard 40-hour work week when needed. 

Knowledge of the following software, as a minimum:

• Microsoft Office
• gINT
• Slide/SlopeW
• L-Pile, Group
• Shake 2000/Deepsoil
• GRL WEAP
• DeepEX
• Settle 3D
• Phase2/Plaxis

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.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: 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.  

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

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. We are proud to offer the following:  

Benefits: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.  

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $91,000 - $120,000.  

Career Development: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.  

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

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  

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.