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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.\nStep Into Your New Role\nKleinfelder is seeking a motivated, highly talented, Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer to become a leader in its geotechnical engineering discipline in North Carolina.\nWith growing opportunities in the region and a variety of clients, the ideal candidate will join our high achieving, fast-paced group. Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team are valued attributes for this position. The work Kleinfelder executes is diverse, but experience in transportation (NCDOT), traditional industrial/commercial land development, renewables, utility infrastructure, and/or mining is especially relevant.\nThis is a hybrid office role and can be based in:\nCharlotte, NC\nGreensboro, NC\nRaleigh, NC\nPosition Requirements: \nCandidates are required to have 15 or more years of related experience, including experience in North Carolina\nProven experience in leading diverse project teams\nAbility to target and generate new opportunities\nOverseeing pursuits, designate the appropriate resources to projects, define client needs, address client concerns and suggest solutions to solve project challenges\nProven experience in geotechnical design, slope stability, design of shallow, mat, and deep foundations, design of retaining walls, and large earthmoving projects.\nEducation/Certification: \nRequired, Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.\nRequired, Professional Engineer (PE)\nPreferred Skills/Experience:\nBe a recognized leader in their field with consulting experience\nHave experience being externally focused to grow client relationships and develop business\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams\nKnowledge of planning, implementing, and managing geotechnical exploration programs including assigning laboratory testing\nAbility to mentor engineers in performing material and site characterization, foundation recommendations, slope stability, and settlement analyses, etc.\nHave experience preparing geotechnical reports, drawings, and specifications for foundations and earthwork for a wide range of projects including transportation, water, retail, hospitality, commercial, etc.\nBe able to pro-actively troubleshoot and problem-solve with practical, client-focused solutions\nAbility to organize priorities and multi-task effectively\nPossess a thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment \nFollowing an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.\nMove Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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.\nProgress with an Employer that Values You\nKleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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:\nBenefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.\nCareer 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)\nNOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES \nPlease note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. 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