Geotechnical Engineer - Hydropower

About the role

We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our established Hydropower program. This role involves taking a technical lead on the analysis, design, and construction of modifications for large-scale dams and critical power infrastructure across the region.

Responsibilities

• Drive project workflows, plan, conduct geotechnical field investigations, and manage laboratory testing programs.
• Prepare geotechnical analysis, design calculations, and reports.
• Evaluate dam safety instrumentation data and prepare finite element models of dams.
• Create design drawings and construction specifications.
• Participate in dam safety inspections and contribute to 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 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.
• Experience with Bentley suite of geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog).

What We Believe

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. HDR is our company, and together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.