Staff Geotechnical / Construction Engineer

ID 2024-7587
Job Locations
US-NC-Charlotte | US-NC-Cary | US-NC-Greensboro
Category
Professional
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

Job Description

 

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America’s infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

 

Step into Your New Role

 

Kleinfelder's is seeking a Staff Geotechnical/Construction Engineer to join our team in either Charlotte, Raleigh or Greensboro!

 

Our Staff Geotechnical/Construction Engineers perform routine field and laboratory tests and inspections for purpose of verifying conformance to construction plans and specifications. In this position you will assist the Project Engineer/Project Manager and participate in execution of field investigation and construction projects. A successful candidate must be able to follow proper procedures, perform accurate computations, and maintain cordial relationships with coworkers, clients, contractors, etc. 

 

Additionally, the candidate must be capable of clear and concise verbal and written communications (i.e. preparing daily reports and data sheets), have the ability to operate with close to moderate supervision and may be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor.

 

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

  • Perform routine, well-defined, field and office tasks (technical and non-technical) and analysis under direct supervision
  • Conduct field exploration, sampling, inspection, analysis and technical support under supervision
  • Inspection and construction oversight of grading, earthwork, concrete, retaining structures and foundation installation
  • Assist the Project Engineer/Manager and prepare geotechnical and materials testing reports.

 

Additional certification training is available and highly encouraged.

 

Requirements:

 

  • 2-4 years of industry experience in Construction Materials Engineering & Testing and Special Inspections, and/or Geotechnical Engineering, including applicable licenses and certifications. 
  • Bachelors degree in civil engineering; preference will be given to those with a concentration in geotechnical or construction engineering
  • EIT is required or able to obtain within 6 months.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  The ideal candidate will have a strong, technical background, the ability to provide technical support on projects with excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

 

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder 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 85 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 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 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 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 does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder 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 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. 

 

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