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Kleinfelder, Inc. Geotechnical Project Manager - 2024-7136 in Exton, Pennsylvania

Geotechnical Project Manager - 2024-7136

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Description Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level

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Kleinfelder is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The location is flexible with preference to our Exton, PA; Cranberry, PA; or Bridgeport, WV. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a role where they can execute project work, partner with senior geotechnical engineers, provide mentorship to junior staff, collaborate with multidiscipline teams, and engage with clients.

Our team works on challenging and interesting projects across all markets, but generally focused on energy related clients. We work on electric transmission lines, substations, solar power facilities, gas infrastructure and pipelines, HDD installations, commercial structures, deep excavations, and more.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering and 8 to 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering consulting. Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Professional Geologist license is preferred.

We are looking for someone with the ability to provide technical and field support on complex projects. On the job you would be expected to: * Coordinate with multidiscipline team to prepare proposals and execute projects; * Safely coordinate and execute field exploration programs, construction observation, and associated documentation; * Complete engineering analysis including: soil and rock classification; shallow and deep foundation capacity, immediate and consolidation settlement; slope stability analysis, geohazard evaluation, ground improvement, and earth retention systems; * Partner with internal and external multidisciplinary teams during project development; * Prepare Geotechnical Engineering reports; * Prepare construction specifications and drawings; * Be actively involved during the construction phase of projects; * Positively interact with client representatives; and * Development of scope of work, project budgets, work breakdown structures, and schedules.

Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering or geology. * PE and/or PG is preferred, but not required. * 8 to 10 years of geotechnical/geological engineering experience. * Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks. * Ability to work independently and with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment. * Strong written and oral communication skills. * Working knowledge of standard business software including MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Point. * Experience with geotechnical software packages including L-Pile, Uni-pile, SHAFT, gINT, GRL WEAP, GEO STUDIO, and FAD preferred. * Clean driving record and the ability to pass a drug test required.

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 subm ts 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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