Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next LevelAre 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 Southeastern group is seeking a creative, highly talented, Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer to become a leader in its geotechnical engineering discipline in North Carolina. This role can be based in Charlotte, NC /  Greensboro, NC / Raleigh, NC. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating services with internal and external teams. As part of the assigned duties the Sr. Principal Geotechnical Engineer will perform geotechnical engineering design, project proposal and management duties with integrity and a drive to succeed.  The successful candidate will be required to ensure high client service by providing constructible designs, meeting deadlines and creating clear communications with our clients.
Position Requirements: 

• Candidates are required to have 20 or more years of related experience, including experience in North Carolina
• Proven experience in geotechnical design, slope stability, design of shallow, mat, and deep foundations, design of retaining walls, and large earthmoving projects.
• Proven experience in leading diverse project teams
• Proven experience in capturing business development opportunities and preparing proposals
• Licensed PE in the state of NC

 Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineer. MS Geotechnical Engineering strongly desired. 

 Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Be a recognized leader in their field with consulting experience
• Have the ability to attract projects to support full-time staff, and to develop highly motivated individuals
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
• Have experience planning, implementing, and managing geotechnical exploration programs including assigning laboratory testing
• Have experience guiding staff engineers in performing material and site characterization, foundation recommendations, slope stability, and settlement analyses, etc.
• Have experience preparing geotechnical reports, drawings, and specifications for foundations and earthwork for a wide range of projects including transportation, water, retail, hospitality, commercial, etc.
• Have experience supporting project managers in budget management, client updates, and general project management tasks
• Have experience preparing and presenting technical presentations to clients and technical review boards
• Have experience supervising field observation, testing, and performing site visits
• Be able to pro-actively troubleshoot and problem-solve with practical, client-focused solutions
• Have experience developing professional staff at all levels
• Have experience assisting project managers and business leadership with developing strategic pursuits and geotechnical proposals
• Be able to organize priorities and multi-task effectively
• Be able to collaborate with Area leadership and Project Managers to resource delivery effectively
• Have experience being externally focused to grow client relationships and develop business
• Possess a thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment 

  Move Forward with KleinfelderKleinfelder 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 YouKleinfelder 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.