Geotechnical Engineer

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HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Omaha, Nebraska office. Consideration will be given to alternate HDR office locations with some travel required.

In the role of Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Coordinate field investigations and laboratory testing.
• Prepare geotechnical elements and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for Section 408 submittals.
• Perform geotechnical engineering to support design recommendations for bridge foundations, retaining walls, and earthen embankments for roadways, railroads, dams and levees.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses for vertical and lateral capacity of deep foundations; slope stability and settlement analyses for roadways and railways embankments; slope stability, settlement and seepage analysis for dams and levees; and subgrade evaluations for roadways and track beds for railroads.
• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and memos.
• Review and edit the geotechnical aspects of plans and specifications.
• Periodically observe the construction of earthwork for roadways, dams and levees; installation of driven piles and drilled shafts.
• Complete site reconnaissance for the planning of geotechnical investigations.

• Experience with Iowa transportation projects.
• MSCE or ongoing coursework toward an MSCE.
• Preference given to local candidates.
• Experience with local geology (Nebraska/Iowa).
• Technical and budget management of the geotechnical tasks.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under the supervision of senior Geotechnical Engineers.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, Micro Station or other appropriate software.
• Experience with Geo Studio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement, seepage and deep foundation response software, as appropriate.
• Experience with Bentley suite of geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/Open Ground/Leap Frog).
• Commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture.

HDR is our company. We build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture and connecting us with clients and communities.

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 - Nebraska - Omaha
• Other Locations: United States - Iowa (multiple locations listed in the original posting)
• Industry: Transit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Class: Geotechnical

Job posting date:
Jul 28, 2025. HDR is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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