Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level

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 a creative and talented Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead its geotechnical engineering practice in Nevada.

Kleinfelder's Nevada offices support a variety of public and private clients in the areas of Transportation, Energy, Water, Facilities and other projects.  The Geotechnical practice in Nevada is looking for a dynamic leader to grow the local practice and restore the team to its once prominent position.  The Principal Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for hiring, mentoring and overseeing the technical practice of the team.

As part of the assigned duties, the Principal Geotechnical Engineer will lead the business development activities including the development of the technical scope for proposals, schedule and budget for projects of various sizes.  This position commands a dynamic leader who has strong leadership and technical capabilities, communication skills, previous project management experience, and the ability to connect and work with clients and teams as well as formulate a local marketing plan and mentor staff. 

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Pro-actively troubleshoot and problem-solve with practical, client-focused solutions
• Demonstrate technical expertise in geotechnics, slope stability, foundation design and earthwork
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Lead a team of geotechnical engineers and professionally develop staff at all levels
• Attract, hire and mentor strong new team members
• Interface with the civil design team to develop and value-engineer practical, fit-for-use grading plans
• Develop strategic pursuits and proposals
• Organize priorities and multi-task effectively
• Collaborate with area leadership and project managers to resource delivery effectively
• Oversee management of projects from cradle-to-grave in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Exhibit external focus to grow client relationships and develop business through the work
• Possess a thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment

Experience:

• Candidates are required to have 10+ years of related experience.
• Proven experience in all aspects of geotechnical design and local issues and practices
• Past experience or similar related talents in leading diverse project teams
• Proven experience in business development opportunities and preparing proposals

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, MS degree in geotechnical engineering or equivalent highly preferred  
• Nevada Professional Engineering license required
• Minimum of 10 years of geotechnical experience in a consulting engineering firm
• Minimum of 4 years of previous project management experience

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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