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Kleinfelder ยท 1 month ago

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

positionUS-PA-Mechanicsburg
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
date12+ years exp

Kleinfelder is a leading engineering firm that provides solutions for transportation, water, energy, and private infrastructure. They are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to coordinate multidiscipline teams, execute field exploration programs, and prepare engineering reports while mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate with multidiscipline team to prepare proposals and execute projects
Safely coordinate and execute field exploration programs, construction observation, and associated documentation
Complete engineering analysis including soil and rock classification; shallow and deep foundation capacity, immediate and consolidation settlement; slope stability analysis, geohazard evaluation, ground improvement, and earth retention systems
Partner with internal and external multidisciplinary teams during project development
Prepare Geotechnical Engineering reports
Prepare construction specifications and drawings
Be actively involved during the construction phase of projects
Positively interact with client representatives; and
Development of scope of work, project budgets, work breakdown structures, and schedules

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringRegistered Professional EngineerBoreDMSlope stability analysisMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsWriting skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

B.S degree in civil engineering (geotechnical or structural), M.S. preferred
12+ years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License. Licensure in the State of Pennsylvania is required or should be obtainable within the first 3 months of employment through reciprocity
Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Word
Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
Willingness to travel throughout Maryland and its contiguous states
Strong analytical skills are required in areas including: Soil and rock classification, Slope stability analysis, Earth retention systems, Shallow and deep foundation design, Construction Support, Soil improvement techniques, and Stormwater Management

Preferred

Experience with BoreDM, gINT, Lpile, SlopeW, Settle 3D, Slide and CAD software

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid holidays

Company

Kleinfelder

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Kleinfelder is an employee-owned engineering, science, and architecture consulting firm.
dateFounded in 1961
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.kleinfelder.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (27)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2023-09-19Acquired

Leadership Team

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David Goershel
Executive Vice President - South Division Director
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