Geotechnical Engineer

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:' ' 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. In the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to: Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations or design activities that have 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 water, transportation, large scale facilities and other projects Perform, review, and provide quality control for geotechnical analyses, including parameter development, seepage, slope stability, settlement, foundation pile analysis, retaining wall design, bearing capacities evaluations and others Prepare contract documents, including drawings, design reports, specifications and cost estimates Prepare geotechnical reports and coordinate with designers to implement recommendations Familiarity with design guidelines such as TxDOT and USACE Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on large-size projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of this position Supervise professionals, technicians and design teams, as needed Some travel may be required to support project work Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications 15+ years of experience Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Geology Required Qualifications 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 What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, 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. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location United States-Texas-Austin Industry Water Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular BusinessClass : Dams Levees Civil Works Job Posting At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiarmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr