Geotechnical Engineer

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The Water Business Group delivers safe drinking water, treats wastewater responsibly and develops sustainable water supplies, supporting public health, environmental sustainability and infrastructure resilience.

• Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations and design activities with significant impact on major company programs.
• Participate in marketing efforts with internal and external clients.
• Organize, conduct, coordinate, and manage geotechnical investigations for water and related projects.
• Perform geotechnical analyses, prepare reports, and coordinate with designers to implement recommendations.
• Act 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 (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Micro Station or other relevant software.
• Experience with Geo Studio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement, seepage and deep foundation response software.
• Experience with Bentley suite of geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/Open Ground/Leap Frog).
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

Primary

Location:

United States—Minnesota—Saint Louis Park. Other Locations:
Minneapolis, MN;
Madison, WI;
Milwaukee, WI.

Industry: Water.

Schedule:

Full‑time. Employee Status:
Regular.

Estimated compensation based on skills, experience, education and geographic location:
Minnesota – $80,262 to $114,660.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

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