Dam Safety
Kleinfelder is an employee-owned science, design, and engineering consulting firm providing solutions to meet our world's complex infrastructure and natural resource challenges. A firm with more than 2,000 employee-owners, Kleinfelder provides planning, engineering, scientific, technical, and management solutions. With over 50 years of experience, Kleinfelder's reputation for providing innovative, commonsense solutions to the most complex challenges has solidified its status as a trusted partner to its global clients and a leader in the industry.
Working as a team, our bright people will deliver the right solutions.
Kleinfelder is seeking a Dam Safety Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have quality academic and professional engineering experience in embankment and concrete (RCC) dams, levees, and other water retaining structures. This person will function as a senior level technical specialist and project manager on mid-large scale projects.
Candidates should have experience in the application of geotechnical engineering to the design of new facilities and rehabilitation components. The work will include investigation, inspections, analyses, design, preparation of plans and specifications, and construction engineering. Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate a history of being able to work both independently on medium-sized assignments, and as a leader of a team on large dam/civil engineering assignments. Position will require significant client interaction and leadership /mentoring of staff. Will support marketing and proposal efforts as part of a team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with some of the industry’s best, tackling technical challenges on these critical infrastructure projects. You will have the opportunity to grow your career, while keeping current with the best technological innovations. The successful candidate will participate in nationwide professional groups within Kleinfelder as well as national organizations.
Requirements:
- Must have at least 10-20 years of progressively responsible experience in geotechnical engineering design of new dam facilities and rehabilitation components.
- Experience in cost estimating and scheduling is required. Working knowledge of risk methodologies and potential failure mode analysis is a plus.
- Proven experience in managing medium size projects
- Superior client and people management skills, ability to communicate effectively (written/oral)
- Proven experience with marketing and proposal development
- Active involvement in related professional societies strongly desired.
Education: MS in geotechnical engineering required. Desirable candidate with BS or Ph.D. will be considered. P.E. required, G.E. a plus.
Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and employee-ownership. Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
