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Have you thought about the *actual* power of engineering? Hear from Kleinfelder Project Manager Liana Serrano on why "engineering is more than calc packages" in her LinkedIn blog post.
Did you know we're on Instagram? Follow us at @WeAreKleinfelder to learn more and meet the amazing people behind the projects.
Did you know, 1 million plant and animal species risk extinction? On World Environment Day, we are thankful for our staff who work toward protecting endangered species – like our Florida environmental team relocating endangered tortoises, pictured here. Biodiversity is the theme of this year’s World Environment Day, and if you’re interested in making a difference, consider a career in environmental science.
“At this tragic and unsettled time in our country, I feel it is incumbent upon me to state definitively that bigotry and unequal treatment must not be tolerated. This is consistent with our values and ideals. We must strive for inclusion through justice, empathy, and compassion; and it is up to all of us to work together to ensure this is how we treat each other.” –Louis Armstrong, Kleinfelder President and CEO
We’re proud to be a SkillBridge industry partner, and we’re excited to share our new web page that offers more information about our participation in this important program that connects transitioning military candidates with exciting careers. Learn more, share with your networks, and read the testimonials from service members who have worked with us through the SkillBridge program here:
Project spotlight! The Truckee River Flood Management Project is a joint effort among various stakeholders to reduce the devastating impacts of flooding in the Truckee Meadows in Nevada, and create more resilient communities. As part of this, Kleinfelder provided investigation, review, and design services for the Vista Narrows project – which included approximately 4,000 feet of new levee and 2 miles of terracing to enlarge the Truckee River floodplain downstream of the City of Sparks. Press play to learn more!
Kleinfelder’s core value of safety is shared across our entire organization, and we are proud to offer COVID-19 Site Safety Observation and Documentation to our clients. Services include point-of-access and on-site personnel screening assistance, daily observation reports, and other tasks as necessary to meet project requirements. Kleinfelder’s national footprint can meet the needs of clients across the U.S. while adapting to local, state, and project requirements. Learn more here:
We’re excited to announce that James Fillis has joined Kleinfelder as the Seattle Area Manager! With over 30 years of experience, James has a broad background in design and construction management through his work on a variety of civil, transit, bridge, power, and utility projects. Learn more about James here:
Did you know more than half of the approximately 200,000 people who leave U.S. military service and return to civilian life each year struggle to find work in their desired fields? We value the skillsets of veterans and are proud to be an industry partner of the U.S. Department of Defense's SkillBridge program, providing service members with internships during their last six months of active duty. Kleinfelder Senior Manager of Human Resources, Laura Hartman, discusses our partnership with SkillBridge in the latest issue of Diversity in Action. Learn more about our history with this important program and check out the full magazine article here: bit.ly/2Llm6uU
On April 24, Kleinfelder President and CEO Louis Armstrong joined AEC industry CEOs on a live webinar to discuss the industry's response to COVID-19 and the outlook for the coming months. We were happy to hear the emphasis on employees’ well-being, the importance of work-life balance, and the need to adapt operations with our clients in mind.
