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Staff Professional II

Kleinfelder


Job Location:

San Jose, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 63206 - 105487
Posted: 13 September 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 11 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description
Take Your Geotechnical Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder a Forbes Top Employer for Engineers in North America is committed to a people-first culture technical excellence and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Geotechnical team is looking for you! From earthquake and seismic engineering to the latest trenchless technology methods Kleinfelders 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

In this role you will prepare designs reports and calculations on complex projects with minimal supervision and guidance. Performs and develops scope for field and office tasks (technical and non-technical) and independent analysis. May coordinate assigned staff. Under minimal supervision from Manager works within specific guidelines and protocols on highly complex assignments/problems of limited scope.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Leads staff professionals and conducts field exploration sampling inspection analysis and technical support with minimal oversight.
  • Coordinates technical aspects of small to moderate size projects with on-going review and interaction by PMs senior operations and technical staff.
  • Provides training for entry level technicians and staff professionals.
Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
Experience: 4 to 10 years related experience.
Ideal skills include:
  • Manage all phases of project execution including project organization subcontractor management scheduling financial management health and safety stewardship and reporting.
  • Oversee pursuits designate the appropriate resources to projects define client needs address client concerns and manage engineering resources within budget.
  • Lead and participate in technical cost and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams ensuring company quality standards and driving customer value.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external teams and collaborate on a program of design and construction management projects striving for continuous improvement in process development and execution.
  • Nurture and grow client relationships and contracts that include complex multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Lead grow supervise and mentor staff - supporting the achievement of professional career goals.
The candidate should be interested in supporting a variety of civil engineering projects including multi-disciplinary projects. Additionally the Staff Professional will participate in and contribute to a diverse range of CoMET services in our team-oriented environment.
A successful candidate must be able to:
  • Follow proper procedures
  • Perform accurate computations and
  • Maintain cordial relationships with coworkers clients contractors etc.
The candidate must be capable of clear and concise verbal and written communication have the ability to operate with moderate to minimal supervision and may be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor such as field investigation or assist in construction oversight.

Following 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.

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 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 throughdiversity 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. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range:$63206 - $105487.

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 the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter 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.

Prepares designs reports and calculations on complex projects. Performs and develops scope for field and office tasks (technical and non-technical) and independent analysis. Conducts field exploration sampling inspection analysis and technical support under supervision. Coordinates small projects with direct review and interaction by senior operations/technical staff. Provides training for entry level technicians and professional staff as needed. Experience: 3 - 6 years of related experience; or 2 years related experience with MS or 0 years experience with PhD. Education: Bachelors degree in engineering or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education required.

Required Experience:

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