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Role Description

Kleinfelder is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with 12+ years of experience to join our Denver, CO based team. This position involves technical leadership, oversight of analysis and geotechnical engineering, and project management on projects primarily in the power, transportation, industrial, and water market sectors.

The selected candidate will work with technical teams and be expected to deliver a diverse range of geotechnical engineering services. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to clients, extracurricular organizations, and internal training programs.
• Assessment of site geology and geologic hazards.
• Planning and technical oversight of subsurface explorations, foundation load testing, and laboratory testing.
• Geotechnical engineering activities may include evaluation of shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, pavement design, embankment dams, and large earthmoving projects.
• Perform independent technical reviews of calculations, analysis, plans, specifications, and reports prepared by other colleagues.
• Develop or guide the development of workflow processes and tools to streamline the work.
• Professionally train and mentor technical and non-technical staff at all levels.
• Being externally focused on growing client relationships and developing business through the work.
• Capturing business development opportunities through preparation of technical proposals.
• Effectively using and adhering to Kleinfelder workflows, processes, and policies to secure project resources, complete proposals, develop contracts, maintain project records, monitor project performance, bill clients, collect receivables, and close out.
• Assisting team members in resource sharing efforts, providing loss prevention system (LPS) stewardship, and facilitating collaboration with markets managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (geotechnical emphasis), Geological Engineering, or related field required; Master's preferred.
• 12+ years of related experience in consulting engineering firm or related service business required; or 8 years related experience with a Master's; or 6 years related experience with a PhD.
• Professional Engineering licensure required.
• Superior communication skills and in-depth knowledge of company products and operations.
• High level of technical expertise and knowledge of current scientific information in specialty area.
• Proficiency in software including Lpile, Apile, Shaft, GeoStudio Suite, Settle3D, slope stability analyses, or similar.

Requirements

• Must possess excellent technical, organizational, interpersonal, communication, computer, and writing skills.
• Ability to function well in large and small teams comprised of technical and non-technical professionals with diverse experience and qualifications.
• Reputation as subject matter expert based on publications and presentations desired.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• Salary range: $124,000 - $182,000.
• Opportunities for career development through reimbursements for continuing education and internal Mentoring Program.