When Jim Kleinfelder invested his life savings in 1961 to start a materials testing consulting service in Stockton , California , one of his goals was to build a company that would last and thrive long past his time as its leader. As his business grew, Jim saw that while the company needed to be flexible enough to adjust to client needs, it also should adhere to a set of core values: honesty; integrity; respect for all individuals; exceptional client service. Kleinfelder, Inc. has evolved and expanded its services and geographic regions over the years. Jim’s vision of remaining true to core values in business practices is his legacy and the key to our firm’s perpetuation. We employ experts in the fields of engineering, science and management services, representing extensive experience in chemical, civil, earthquake, environmental, geotechnical and materials engineering; geology and hydrogeology; engineering geology; health risk assessment; industrial hygiene; construction and program management; materials engineering, testing and inspection; toxicology; computer modeling; and computer-aided drafting and design. Our culture of providing high quality engineering plus technical and management solutions developed upon a common framework of founding principles. We have more than 40 years of service in geotechnical engineering, environmental science, engineering and planning, program and construction management and materials testing. The Kleinfelder story is about a special company that focuses on client needs, strives to provide excellent client service and remains true to our core ideology. Our Vision Our vision for the future is to create a legacy company for our employees, provide value to our clients, and contribute to our communities. Our Mission We will perpetuate the firm by: Having the leadership, the right people and financial strength Empowering employees to provide exceptional client service Capitalizing on opportunities to add value, grow and improve the company Being leaders in advancing our professions, industry and communities Our Core Values Honesty and integrity Exceptional client service Commitment to quality Respect for the individual A safe and enjoyable work environment Respect for profit Remaining fiercely private Life at Kleinfelder "Working at Kleinfelder is like working in a large family. Kleinfelder has a friendly environment where individual prospectives are valued." – Kenda Salisbury, Manager of Business Development. As employee-owners, every member of the Kleinfelder team has a stake in the culture of our company, and countless opportunities to share in smart thinking. Our success demands that we hire the best minds in the business, and promote an ongoing culture of excellence and entrepreneurship. At each of our locations, you’ll find that we enjoy a casual, collegial work environment where knowledge and teamwork are prized. All of this is based on the principles of our founder, Jim Kleinfelder, who understood that employee-ownership would ensure a culture where knowledge is shared, and all employees participate in the rewards of success. Because of this winning formula, our successful employee-owners enjoy long tenures with Kleinfelder. They return this success by investing time in mentoring our new hires. We make substantial investments in the professional development of our staff and technology, including specialized equipment and state-of-the-art laboratories. At Kleinfelder, we will invest in your career, and give you the technologies and tools to succeed. For more information on us or our employment opportunities, please go to our Web site at http://www.kleinfelder.com/careers.html