Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

This position focuses on acting as a high-level Technical Specialist, but also offers opportunities to serve as Project Manager for mid-size initiatives and support marketing efforts for both internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Drive project workflows, planning, geotechnical field investigations, laboratory testing programs, preparation of geotechnical analysis, design calculations and reports.
• Review / evaluate dam safety instrumentation data, finite element modeling of dams, preparation of design drawings / construction specifications.
• Participate in dam safety inspections, participate in marketing efforts for internal / external clients.
• Other tasks as required to support project goals and other HDR business activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or M.S. degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license in NC.
• 5 years of related experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation or GIS applications.
• Experience using other industry standard geotechnical and geological engineering software.
• Experience planning, performing, and documenting subsurface explorations.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting field and laboratory testing results.
• Experience reading, reviewing, and interpreting geotechnical instrumentation.
• Experience with dam safety inspections and dam engineering.
• Ability to work independently on smaller projects and the desire to work on larger projects as part of a multi-discipline project team.
• Receptive to technical mentoring, passionate about meeting new, complex challenges.
• Good problem solving and reasoning skills.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform field work and overnight travel (some field work and travel will be required), local candidates are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with Microsoft Office applications, MicroStation or other software as appropriate.
• Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement, seepage and deep foundation response software, as appropriate.
• Experience with Bentley suite of geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog).

Benefits

While this position does not specify a benefits package, HDR offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position is full-time.

Contact Information

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online at HDR's careers page.