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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Kleinfelder have rated Meetings, Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Kleinfelder employees are 18% more likely to recommend Kleinfelder as a great place to work
| 47% | Promoters |
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| 24% | Passives |
| 29% | Detractors |
Working at Kleinfelder is rated highly by 24 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kleinfelder employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Manager categories, putting Kleinfelder’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in San Diego. See below in detail how working at Kleinfelder was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Kleinfelder is rated A-
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Kleinfelder ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 17 Kleinfelder employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kleinfelder improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Collaborative mindset and willingness to help one another is key.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Regular increases and a fair review process.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Clear communication and great vision for the future.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Making employees feel valued. Stop cutting corners.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?It is ok. Raises are hard to come by
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Morale is somewhat low. There is no sense of a company identity, no pride, no pride. Employees are made to feel like our happiness doesn't matter.
Kleinfelder is an employee-owned engineering, science, and architecture consulting firm.
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| Headquarter | 550 West C Street, Suite #1200 San Diego, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kleinfelder.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1961 |
| Tel | (619) 831-4600 |
| Company Status | Private |
Kleinfelder competitors include MWH Global and AECOM. Kleinfelder ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kleinfelder compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

24 employees at Kleinfelder have reviewed Kleinfelder across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 24 Kleinfelder employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Kleinfelder are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Kleinfelder, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Kleinfelder are pleased with their team. 24 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Kleinfelder are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Kleinfelder believe the environment at Kleinfelder is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kleinfelder is comfortably fast. About 43% of the employees at Kleinfelder work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Kleinfelder are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Diego about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Diego employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Kleinfelder employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Kleinfelder's KPIs and OKRs.
George’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Diego. Kleinfelder’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees and Female employees. Compared to Kleinfelder’s competitors, George Pierson ranks right above MWH Global CEO Alan Krause. Under Pierson’s leadership, Kleinfelder employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Manager. Team and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where Kleinfelder could stand to see real improvement.
The Kleinfelder Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO George Pierson, Senior Vice President Bartlett Patton, and Chief Financial Officer William Kelleher
George Pierson CEO / President
George Pierson serves as the CEO / President of Kleinfelder.
Bartlett Patton Senior Vice President
Bartlett Patton serves as the Senior Vice President of Kleinfelder. Bartlett started at Kleinfelder in April of 2009.... read more
William Kelleher Chief Financial Officer
William Kelleher serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Kleinfelder.
Linda Lannen Director of Corporate Services, Sr. Vice President, Principal
Linda Lannen serves as the Director of Corporate Services, Sr. Vice President, Principal of Kleinfelder. Linda started... read more
Louis Armstrong President
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Dick Wells Transportation Market Manager, Senior Vice President
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Steve Adams Vice President
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James Stetson VP of Technology Planning
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Gene Matthews VP Strategic Development
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How much do people at Kleinfelder get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kleinfelder is $109,444, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $109,560, or $52 per hour.
At Kleinfelder, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $233,183 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,712 annually. Average Kleinfelder salaries by department include: Admin at $56,619, Design at $115,984, Product at $176,396, and HR at $111,410. Half of Kleinfelder salaries are above $109,560.
11 employees at Kleinfelder rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 31 ratings) while 10 employees at Kleinfelder rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Kleinfelder employees include job titles like Senior Developer. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Kleinfelder employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $164k | $164k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $246k | $246k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $277k | $277k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Kleinfelder across various culture dimensions.
Kleinfelder PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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In 2019, Kleinfelder applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved.
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What is Kleinfelder address?
Kleinfelder location is at 550 West C Street, Suite #1200
Who is the CEO of Kleinfelder?
Kleinfelder CEO is George Pierson, their score by employees is 82
What is Kleinfelder eNPS?
The eNPS for Kleinfelder is 18
What is the salary for Director of HR in Kleinfelder?
Director of HR average salary in the US is 164k
What are the salaries in the HR in Kleinfelder?
The average salaries for HR in Kleinfelder is 111k