Entry Level Engineering Jobs in Plano, TX (NOW HIRING)

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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. 

Kleinfelder's Irving, Texas office is currently seeking an Entry Level Engineer/Geologist to join the team!

We're looking for a person with strong initiative who can dispatch resources and coordinate utility clearance for our geotechnical field operations.  This role includes coordinating with our project teams, field teams, drilling subcontractors, and state utility agencies to schedule geotechnical field activities in a safe and efficient manner.

Working well in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment is a must. Strong communication skills are necessary to succeed in this role.

Step into Your New Role

The specific responsibilities include:

• Knowledge and experience scheduling drilling operations, coordinating underground utility locates, and dispatching drillers/loggers
• Must have excellent personal and communication skills
• Able to coordinate and dispatch resources under changing project conditions/requirements (weather conditions, drill rig/availability, changing project requirements, etc.)
• Must become familiar with and follow company policies regarding Health and Safety and underground utility locating
• Team player able to successfully work with multidisciplined project teams
• Prefer a degree in geotechnical engineering or geology
• Maintaining objectives, initiatives, and overall goals set forth by the project manager.

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or related fieldEIT/GIT preferred0 to 3 years' experience in drilling and utility clearance operationsMust have valid TX Driver's License

This position requires travel and/or night work.

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. 

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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) 

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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.