Design Lab Assistant Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Take Your Design 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 Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder's collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines.  

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is currently seeking a Staff Geotechnical Professional to join our team in either:

• Raleigh, North Carolina
• Charlotte, North Carolina

The right candidate for this opportunity will be self-motivated and have 4-8 years of geotechnical engineering or geology experience.

In this position you will assist the Project Engineers/Project Managers and participate in execution of field investigation and potential

construction oversight. This position will also assist with review and compilation of geotechnical laboratory and field-testing results,

perform geotechnical analyses and report writing.

The responsibilities of the position include, but not limited to the following:

• Assist the Project Engineers/Project Managers and participate in field assignments including boring layout and utility clearance,
• coordination with drilling contractors, supervision of drilling and geotechnical field investigations, logging of borings and test pits.
• Assist with lab testing assignment, compilation of lab and field testing results.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analysis under supervision including soil/rock classification, slope stability analysis, earth
• retention systems, shallow and deep foundation design, settlement, ground improvement, and geologic hazard evaluation.
• Assist the Project Engineers/Managers and prepare geotechnical reports.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, Including Word, Excel, and Power Point preferred
• An ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, supervisors, clients, and subcontractors
• This position will require 60% to 70% travel

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological, or Mining Engineering, or Geology.
• MS Geotechnical Engineering/Geology is a plus

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a variety of energy, commercial, transportation infrastructure, and construction projects. You

will work with a talented team of professionals with sought after experience in subsurface investigations. geotechnical design, construction

oversight, and trenchless technologies. Join our team where you can grow a career, become a leader, connect with experienced mentors, and

maintain a healthy work/life balance.

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. 

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.