Senior Geotechnical Engineer

KGS Group is expanding into California! As part of this expansion, we are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing groups in the United States and California. We anticipate opening an office in the Sacramento area in the coming year, and we are looking for candidates to join us there or in our Washington office.

About Us       

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects up and down the west coast. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

Many of our core clients operate in the hydropower and water management fields. We are growing our U.S. team to continue to provide our industry-leading services to these clients. As we expand our presence in California and in these markets, we are looking for strong candidates at all levels to join our team!

The Role

In this role you will manage large geotechnical engineering projects and provide effective design solutions for multi-disciplinary projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in the establishment, growth and development of our geotechnical group in the California region, with support from our well established geotechnical team throughout the organization. This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth including but not limited to managing a focused team of engineers and technologists, along with oversight for multi-disciplinary projects, client interaction, business development, and much more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a focused group that specializes in heavy foundation design for industrial and civil infrastructure, braced excavation and soil-structure interaction.
• Direct a wide variety of geotechnical projects, including field investigations, laboratory testing and interpretation, and design and construction.
• Direct and review geotechnical analyses and provide technical expertise with a focus on soil mechanics, heavy foundation design, soil-structure interaction and braced excavation.
• Manage quality control and risks during geotechnical and design work, including critical review of results in coordination with other disciplines.
• Manage multidisciplinary projects and ensure that quality projects are delivered on time and within approved budget in coordination with other disciplines.
• Maintain existing client relationships and develop new business
• Prepare and review technical proposals and design work packages in response to client requests.
• Coach and mentor junior and intermediate staff with respect to their career growth and professional development.
• Participate in hiring, performance reviews and training decisions.

About You

To fill the role, we’re looking for an applicant to bring forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experiences. Some highlights could include:

• Bachelor of science in civil or geological engineering. Post-graduate degree (M.Sc. and/or Ph.D.) in civil/geotechnical engineering will be considered an asset.
• Current registration or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in California.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering in heavy foundations design, braced excavation and soil-structure interaction.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, innovation and commitment to technical
• Demonstrated abilities in effective time management and prioritization, attention to detail, and working effectively in an environment requiring prioritization of several assignments simultaneously.
• Some exposure to or knowledge of numerical modeling and finite element analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills as well as strong report writing skills.
• Demonstrated mentoring and leadership
• Willing and able to work extended hours, when needed, to meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.