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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

Kleinfelder is seeking an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer who will support the Geotechnical Services team on complex projects related to earthquake and seismic engineering to the latest trenchless technology methods.

This position is available in our Exton, PA office and will require approximately 50% overnight travel to project sites.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support in geotechnical field investigations, encompassing the logging of borings and test pits with detailed soil and rock classification.
• Perform engineering analysis under the guidance of a professional engineer.
• Prepare geotechnical reports.
• Collaborate with design teams to incorporate geotechnical aspects into site designs.
• Assist with geotechnical laboratory testing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (geotechnical emphasis preferred).
• Engineer-in-Training Certificate.
• 0-3 years of experience in the following areas:
• Geotechnical laboratory testing.
• Site grading.
• Stormwater management.
• Slope stability analysis.
• Soil and rock classification.
• Soil improvement techniques.
• Erosion and sediment control.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical judgement and problem-solving skills.
• A thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment.
• Demonstrate experience with, or the ability to readily learn earthwork and foundation construction observation.  
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Willingness to travel overnight.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience with gINT, Lpile, SlopeW and CAD software.
• Knowledge of infrastructure, drilling operations, and heavy civil project design and construction.

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.