Senior Geotechnical Engineer

HDR’s Water Business Group seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead investigations, provide technical analysis, and support design decisions for transportation and infrastructure projects.

• Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations or design activities that have a 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
• Act as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on large-scale projects as needed; project management is not the sole focus of this position
• Supervise professionals, technicians, and design teams as needed
• Perform other duties as required

• 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• 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, and commercial software for advanced numerical modeling (Bentley, PLAXIS, Itasca FLAC)
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

United States-Kentucky-Louisville

• None specified

Water

Full‑time

Regular

Feb 16, 2026