Geotechnical Engineer - Hydropower

About the role

We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our established Hydropower program. This position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale dam modifications and critical power infrastructure projects, contributing to reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive project workflows and plan geotechnical field investigations
• Perform laboratory testing and prepare geotechnical analysis, design calculations, and reports
• Review and evaluate dam safety instrumentation data
• Prepare finite element models of dams and prepare design drawings and construction specifications
• Participate in dam safety inspections and support marketing efforts for both internal and external clients
• Support project goals and other HDR business activities as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's or M.S. degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in NC
• 5+ years of related experience in geotechnical engineering
• Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation, or GIS applications
• Experience with 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 manage larger projects as part of a multi-discipline project team
• Receptive to technical mentoring and passionate about meeting new, complex challenges
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform field work and overnight travel (some field work and travel will be required)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering
• Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement, seepage and deep foundation response software
• Experience with Bentley suite of geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog)

Pay

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

Schedule

This position is full-time and permanent.

Benefits

At HDR, we offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.