Job DescriptionTake Your Design Career to the Next LevelKleinfelder, 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.Kleinfelder's is seeking a Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing San Diego, CA office! This role will be hybrid with remote, in‑office, and occasional field work opportunities.Our geotechnical engineering team works on challenging and interesting projects within a design center that includes bridge, structural, civil, and water resources engineers, environmental professionals, and laboratory and construction oversight personnel. We work on a large variety of public and private infrastructure systems ranging from small to large‑scale bridges, transit systems, roadways, water and storm water systems, tunnels, commercial structures, deep excavations, and more, all while managing complexities of dense urban sites or difficult mountainous terrain.The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in Geotechnical, Geological Engineering, or Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical Focus, an EIT certification, and 2 years of experience. A candidate with a bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering, an EIT and 3 to 6 years of experience will also be considered.The successful candidate will conduct field explorations, construction observations, engineering analyses, and other technical support under direct supervision assisting senior operations and technical staff.ResponsibilitiesPlanning and oversight of field investigationsComprehension of local geologic conditionsEngineering analyses including slope stability, seismic analyses, retaining wall design, deep and shallow foundation design, pavement design, etc.Utilization of geotechnical engineering software (examples include Slope/W or SLIDE, SHAFT, LPILE, APILE, Settle3)Geotechnical report and proposal writingConstruction observations such as pile installation, excavations, and earthworksSupport senior engineers and project managers with project and proposal dutiesConduct field explorations, construction observations, engineering analyses, and other technical support under direct supervision assisting senior operations and technical staffRequirementsBachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological engineering – Master's degree in Geotechnical, Geological Engineering, or Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical Focus strongly preferred2 years of related geotechnical experience with a master's or 3 to 6 years of geotechnical related experience with a bachelor's degree will be consideredEngineer‑In‑Training certification with the drive and ability to obtain California PE in the next few yearsMust have a positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasksAbility to work independently or with a team in a multi‑disciplinary environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint requiredWillingness and ability to travel throughout Southern California for field work, including under inclement weather and physically demanding conditions; travel outside Southern California is a plus. Field assignments may range from days to weeks.Clean driving record and ability to pass a drug test requiredCandidate must be willing to work in addition to a standard 40‑hour work week when neededFollowing 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.BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insurance401(k) planPaid holidaysSalary range: $72,238 - $97,372 (California Pay Transparency Law)Career DevelopmentWe 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, training and certification expenses, and opportunities for career development through our internal mentoring program.Equal OpportunityKleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)#J-18808-Ljbffr