Sr Geotechnical Engineer
The Position
HDR is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of a $3–$5 billion infrastructure project. This position will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with transportation standards while providing technical leadership across all phases of the project, including planning, design, and construction.
Core Responsibilities
Geotechnical Support to Design
Review geotechnical design submittals (plans, reports, calculations) for compliance with standards
Provide comments on shop drawings and geotechnical-related design elements to support constructability
Assist in review of geotechnical scope elements and identify potential risks or gaps early in design
Support evaluation of cost saving initiatives and alternative technical concepts
Construction Support & Field Oversight
Provide field support during installation of geotechnical elements
Aid CEI staff with interpretation of plans, specs, and geotechnical requirements
Participate or support pre-construction and pre-operation meetings to clarify expectations
Observe field activities and identify non-conformance or potential issues
Testing, Evaluation & Documentation
Coordinate and review geotechnical testing activities
Review foundation logs, installation records, and certification packages for completeness and accuracy
Assist in evaluating test results and supporting recommendations for foundation performance
Quality Assurance & Issue Resolution
Support geotechnical QA efforts through field reviews, documentation checks, and coordination with CEI
Identify and help resolve geotechnical issues encountered during construction
Assist in evaluating non-conformance issues and recommending corrective actions
Provide technical input on geotechnical-related claims or disputes
Coordination & Program Support
Coordinate with geotechnical subconsultants, testing firms, and laboratories
Interface with client Materials Office, and project stakeholders
Support consistent communication across design, construction, and materials teams
Contribute to improving geotechnical processes, documentation, and field practices
Key Outputs
Clear, actionable geotechnical review comments
Evaluated test results with supporting recommendations
Field observations and QA documentation
Timely technical input that supports design development and construction progress and reduces risk
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience
Familiarity with FDOT standards, specifications, and testing procedures
Strong communication and coordination skills in a field environment
Ability to work independently while supporting a broader team structure
Practical problem-solving mindset focused on constructability and risk reduction
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
10 years of experience
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered
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)