Geotechnical Group Leader

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's Redmond, WA office is seeking a creative, highly talented, and collaborative Geotechnical Group Leader.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for overall management and delivery of geotechnical services performed through Kleinfelder’s Redmond office, involving both internal and external teams.  As part of the assigned duties, the Geotechnical Group Leader will be responsible for delivering quality services, managing staff, partnering with our business development team, and collaborating with other Service Lines within the Company.  Candidates should possess significant experience in geotechnical engineering and design, construction support, project management, and staff development with integrity and a drive to succeed.  The successful candidate will be expected to partner with our Principals and lead the Redmond team in achieving high client service, producing quality work products, be responsive to client needs and questions, meeting deadlines. and creating clear communications with our clients and staff. 

Skills / Experience:

• Ability to lead, support, and develop highly motivated individuals 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Experience in business development, leading efforts to successfully win projects and develop client relationships 
• Experience supervising engineers and geologists in performing site characterization, foundation recommendations, slope stability, and settlement analyses, etc. 
• Experience preparing geotechnical reports, drawings, and specifications for foundations and earthwork for a wide range of projects including transportation, water, , commercial, etc. 
• Experience managing project budgets, client relationships, and other project management tasks 
• Experience preparing and presenting technical materials to clients and technical review boards 
• Able to proactively troubleshoot and problem-solve with practical, client-focused solutions 
• Interface with the civil and structural design teams to develop and value-engineer practical, fit-for-use geotechnical engineering solutions 
• Be able to organize priorities and multi-task effectively 
• Collaborate with Area leadership in developing annual business plan, project performance reviews, and personnel management.
• Possess a thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment  

Position Requirements: 

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience in a consulting engineering firm or related service business to include a minimum of 3 years experience managing, mentoring and leading diverse geotechnical teams / groups
• Previous / current experience working on projects in the Pacific Northwest, including Western Washington.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California, Oregon, Idaho, or Washington. Candidates licensed outside of Washington must obtain Washington licensure within six (6) months of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology. Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering strongly desired. 
• Proven experience in broad aspects of geotechnical engineering
• Proven experience of being a trusted advisor to clients of all sizes 
• Proven experience managing and mentoring geotechnical  
• Proven experience in hiring engineering or geologic professionals 
• Proven experience in capturing business development opportunities, preparing proposals, and/or leading technical aspects of large pursuits  

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 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 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. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Washington Pay Transparency Law.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $140,000 - 235,000.

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.

#LI-SF1