Entry Level Geologist - Kleinfelder Inc

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Geo-Environmental team is looking for you! From geotechnical and environmental assessment, hydrogeology, environmental planning, and permitting, to remediation, Kleinfelder offers a variety of career opportunities for you to grow professionally.    

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is looking for the right person to join our Geo-Environmental Team in our Mechanicsburg, PA office.

Job Description

Kleinfelder is looking for ambitious individuals to support growth of the Geo-Environmental Team in West Viginia, Western Pennsylvania and Ohio.  The team works on a wide variety of projects including mine reclamation, solar development, landside assessment and repair, and energy transmission and distribution.  We are seeking candidates with 0 to 3+ years’ experience with a technical background in geology or geotechnical engineering.

The selected candidate will be capable of working both as an integral team member and at times independently, using knowledge of industry and/or professional guidelines and protocols to accomplish goals and objectives and solve problems of diverse scope. Kleinfelder provides training for all new tasks.

This is an exciting and challenging position that requires exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a highly organized and responsive candidate, capable of working in a diverse team environment and handling multiple tasks with competing priorities. 

Responsibilities may include: 

• Supporting geotechnical field work / analysis including soil boring logging, sampling, and testing.
• Soil boring and monitoring well installation.
• Organization and performance of the geotechnical and environmental field investigation.
• Oversight of subcontractors and vendors performing drilling, laboratory analytical services. maintenance, and excavation activities.
• Soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater screening and sampling.
• Conducting site inspections as part of environmental assessments and compliance audits.
• Preparation of proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, including day-to-day client and stakeholder correspondence.
• Review and interpret data and analytical laboratory results.
• Prepare field reports, internal / external correspondence, technical reports and geologic analyses.

There is the expectation that the candidate will have the ability to travel overnight (up to 50 percent of time) for drilling and construction observation assignments and will need work in all weather conditions, and that the work will be physically demanding (must be able to lift 50 pounds). 

The candidate must have an appreciation for the importance of adhering to a safety culture that believes that all accidents are preventable. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to follow written technical procedures and document field activities commensurate with individual project expectations.

 Skills required for this position include:

• Positive work attitude and ability to work safely and efficiently when managing multiple tasks,
• Ability to work independently or with a team in a multi-disciplinary environment,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• A thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment,
• A can-do attitude and problem-solving mindset are essential,
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, Including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

The ideal candidate will have:

• BS degree in geology or geotechnical engineering
• 0 to 3+ years of related experience in consulting engineering firms or related service business experience
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training (a plus but not required)
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder 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 You

Kleinfelder 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:

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.