Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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 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
• 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

None specifically listed, but strong technical skills in geotechnical engineering and project management are required.

Benefits

Details not provided in the job posting.

Pay

Details not provided in the job posting.

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Dams Levees Civil Works

Job Posting Date

Feb 16, 2026

Company Beliefs

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. We foster a culture of inclusion and encourage participation from diverse groups. HDR is our company, and we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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