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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

HDR · Louisville, KY · 2 wk ago
On-siteConsultingFull-time

About the role

We'll count on you to plan and prepare geotechnical investigations or design activities that significantly impact major company programs. You'll participate in marketing efforts for both internal and external clients, organize, conduct, and coordinate geotechnical investigations for transportation and other projects, perform geotechnical technical analyses, prepare geotechnical reports, and coordinate with designers to implement recommendations. You may also function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on large-scale projects, supervise professionals, technicians, and design teams as needed, and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations or design activities that have a significant impact on major company programs
  • Participate in marketing efforts of both internal and external clients
  • Organize, conduct, and coordinate or manage geotechnical investigations for transportation and other projects
  • Perform geotechnical technical analyses, prepare geotechnical reports, and coordinate with designers to implement recommendations
  • Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on large-scale projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of this position
  • Supervise professionals, technicians, and design teams, as needed
  • Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 10 years of experience
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications, GIS, and CADD, 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)
  • Knowledge of advanced numerical modeling techniques such as Finite Difference, Finite Element, Discrete Element, etc. and commercial software for advanced numerical modeling (Bentley, PLAXIS, Itasca FLAC)

Qualifications

  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, GIS, and CADD
  • Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft, Bentley suite of geotechnical software, and advanced numerical modeling techniques

Benefits

Explore the benefits of working at HDR, including:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Employee ownership and participation in decision-making
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities
  • Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Pay

Salary range for this role is $85,000 - $125,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is full-time.

Business Class

Dams, Levees, Civil Works

Job Posting Date

February 16, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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