Overview

Keller is the world leader in geotechnical construction and deep foundations. With a North American presence of over 100 years, we operate as the market leader with over 50 offices throughout the US and Canada. By connecting global resources and local experience, Keller develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges. Our values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence enable us to lead the industry in providing the optimal solution for our clients.

If you decided to become an engineer because you wanted to find innovative solutions to complex problems, we can provide you with an exciting opportunity to combine your strong engineering expertise with hands-on construction while challenging and growing your technical skills. In this position you will work with a dynamic team of engineers to develop best value solutions that routinely include complex underpinning, deep foundation, earth retention systems, slope stabilization, landslide repair, and ground improvement. Being the largest geotechnical construction company in North America we are able to combine multiple techniques on projects to provide the best value solution to our customers.

Keller is looking for Geotechnical Engineer for an exciting opportunity in Chicago, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to the estimating department in bid preparation.
• Preparation of detailed design drawings for construction.
• Provide engineering support to the project managers during the construction process.

Qualifications

• Masters/PhD in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred. However, a Bachelors Degree will also be considered.
• Minimum of 0 to 5 years of geotechnical and/or geostructural engineering experience, preferably in the design of ground improvement.
• Experience in geotechnical construction design-build projects is preferred.
• Experience in geotechnical seismic design is preferred.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and good communication skills is a must.
• The candidate will be a licensed professional engineer or have the ability to become one in 2-3 years.
• The candidate must be proficient in the use of Excel, Mathcad and have a working knowledge of AutoCAD. Keller also utilizes many other state of the art software packages such as: CT-Shoring, DeepEx, LPile, Settle 3D, Group, GeoStudio and Plaxis.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching 
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay

Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity