Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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
• Develop geotechnical design solutions to address stability, liquefaction, seepage and other subsurface and dam risks
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop design solutions
• Participate in FERC Comprehensive Assessments (CAs), Periodic Inspections (PIs), and other dam safety evaluations including L2RA and SQRA
• Prepare contract documents, including drawings, design reports, specifications and cost estimates
• Participate in risk assessments and support risk-informed decision making
• 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 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, 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

• FERC SQRA facilitation training and experience
• Experience with FERC dam safety regulatory process including DSSMPs, DSSMRs, STIDs, participation in Part 12D dam safety inspections
• Experience in geohazards, including seismic hazards, seismic deformation, liquefaction, landslide and related risks

• 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 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)
• 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

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

(Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Olympia, WA: $116,550 - $166,500, Gig Harbor, WA: $128,205 - $183,150, Bellevue/Everett/Seattle, WA: $139,860 - $199,800

Primary

Location:

United States-Washington-Olympia

Other Locations:
United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor

Industry: Water

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Dams Levees Civil Works

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affluent Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.