Geotechnical Engineer - Hydropower
About the role
This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future. HDR is growing our Hydropower team across the Southeast and we're looking for engineers at all experience levels who want to make a lasting impact.
Responsibilities
- Drive project workflows
- Plan, perform, and document geotechnical field investigations
- Develop laboratory testing programs
- Prepare geotechnical analysis, design calculations, and reports
- Evaluate dam safety instrumentation data
- Create finite element models of dams
- Prepare design drawings and construction specifications
- Participate in dam safety inspections
- Support marketing efforts for internal and external clients
- Contribute to meaningful projects that keep the lights on and strengthen communities
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 using 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered
Skills
- 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)
Benefits
Join an employee-owned firm where you'll help modernize and sustain vital infrastructure, develop leadership skills, accelerate your career growth, and contribute to meaningful projects that keep the lights on and strengthen communities.
Pay
Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and benefits.
Schedule
Full-time
Benefits
Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks.
Company Culture
We are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.