Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and opportunities for employee growth.

The Geotechnical team in Boston expects the Senior Geotechnical Engineer to work on challenging projects across New England.

Responsibilities

• Direct junior staff to perform field activities including geotechnical drilling, laboratory testing, and construction observations with subcontractors.
• Coordinate geotechnical tasks and manage medium to large size geotechnical projects.
• Review construction submittals and daily field reports.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and prepare 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.
• Provide quality technical support on municipal, commercial, transportation, energy, and water projects; design/build projects preferred.
• Strong analytical skills in areas such as:
• • Geotechnical engineering evaluations including:
  • Earth retention systems design
  • Shallow and deep foundation design
  • Ground improvement techniques
  • Earthquake engineering
• Experience with drilling oversight and soil/rock classification.
• Experience with construction oversight including subgrade observations, backfill and compaction observations, deep foundation installation.
• HDD or tunnel design experience is a plus but not required.

Education & Experience

• 6 to 10 years of related experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks and junior staff.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and perform field work under inclement weather and physically demanding conditions.
• Self‑motivated, organized, with a keen sense of detail.
• Availability to work additional hours beyond a standard 40‑hour 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

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans, compliant with VEVRAA and Section 503.