Senior Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
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)
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of 3 years of previous experience
- Master of Science Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
- Experience with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio APILE, LPILE, SHAFT, PYWALL, GROUP, USACE software, Plaxis and MSEW
Responsibilities
- Develop geotechnical engineering designs, sketches, plans, specifications and cost estimates for heavy civil infrastructure including, but not limited to, dams, flood walls, levees, flood conveyance systems, streambank protection, tunnels, pipelines and pumping stations, and water/wastewater treatment facility projects
- Lead geotechnical field investigations, including developing scopes of work for drilling and lab testing programs and overseeing field work activities, performing construction observations and overseeing quality assurance testing of dams and other civil works projects
- Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
- Perform geotechnical engineering and pavement design services for TxDOT facilities
- Conduct slope stability, seepage analysis and other geotechnical engineering studies
- Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed
- Function as Technical Specialist with opportunities to serve as Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed
- Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
- Perform other duties as needed
Benefits
- Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
