Senior Geotechnical Engineer

HDR - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer at HDR plays a crucial role in planning and executing geotechnical investigations and design activities that significantly impact major company programs. This position involves a blend of technical expertise and project management, with responsibilities that include conducting investigations, performing analyses, and preparing reports while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs
• Participate in marketing efforts for 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-size projects as needed
• Supervise professionals, technicians, and design teams as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years of experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, GIS, and CADD
• Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement, seepage, and deep foundation response software
• 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.
• Familiarity with commercial software for advanced numerical modeling (Bentley, PLAXIS, Itasca FLAC)
• Commitment to being an active participant in the employee-owned culture