Geotechnical Engineer

As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence.

Whether you’re modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

• Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations and design activities with significant impact on major company programs
• Participate in marketing efforts with both internal and external clients
• Organize, conduct, coordinate, and/or manage geotechnical investigations for water and other related projects
• Perform geotechnical analyses, prepare geotechnical reports, and coordinate with designers to implement recommendations
• Function as a Technical Specialist on large-scale projects as needed
• Supervise professionals, technicians, and design teams as needed
• Demonstrate willingness to travel and occasionally adjust personal schedule to meet project requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license)
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office applications, Micro Station or other software 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)
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

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.

Expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Minnesota: $80,262 - $114,660

Primary

Location:

United States – Minnesota – Saint Louis Park

Other Locations:
United States – Minnesota – Minneapolis;
United States – Wisconsin – Madison;
United States – Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Industry: Water

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Dams, Levees, Civil Works

Job Posting:
Jun 17, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.