HDR

Lead Geotechnical Engineer

HDR$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in geotechnical or civil engineering required; MS preferred.
  • 10 years of civil design project experience from field investigation to construction services.
  • Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, GIS, and CADD software.
  • Experience with GeoStudio, Ensoft, and Bentley software suite for geotechnical applications.
  • Familiarity with advanced numerical modeling techniques (e.g., Finite Element) and related software.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Execute geotechnical analyses for seepage, stability, and bearing capacity.
  • Conduct risk evaluations and safety inspections for dams and levees.
  • Prepare designs, drawings, and specifications for civil engineering projects.
  • Write comprehensive technical reports based on site studies.
  • Plan and conduct site characterization studies and provide construction support.
  • Mentor junior engineers and potentially supervise team members.
  • Collaborate as a geotechnical specialist within multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for career development.
  • Collaborative work environment as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Occasional travel for field assignments to enhance project engagement.
  • Participation in an employee-owned culture.
Full Job Description
HDR is currently in need of a Lead Geotechnical Engineer in our Fort Collins, CO office. The primary duties of the position will include execution and support of geotechnical engineering seepage, stability, settlement, filter compatibility, bearing capacity, liquefaction, and lateral earth pressure analyses; risk evaluations, dam and levee safety inspections, preparation of geotechnical designs, drawings, and specifications for dams, levees, mining, and other civil projects; writing technical reports, planning and executing site characterization studies including instrumentation, and providing construction support services with on-site inspections. Function as a geotechnical specialist as part of a multidisciplinary team. Work will be performed under the direction of a registered professional engineer and will include occasional travel to support projects. Mentoring of junior engineers in project work and may supervise one or more staff.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in geotechnical engineering or civil engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical, MS preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of technical experience on civil design projects from field investigation through construction services is preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications, engineering software (Geostudio, RocScience, gINT, OpenGround, GIS, Civil 3D), or other software as appropriate.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications (written and verbal) skills.
  • Team player with ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams.
  • Supervisor experienced preferred.
  • Willing to travel for field assignments.


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Qualifications

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. 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

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Founded
1917

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