Senior Geotechnical Engineer​/Transportation Asset Management Consultant

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

We believe transportation is more than movement; it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and bridges to advancing transit, rail, aviation, ports and marine infrastructure, your work supports economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities, and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental professionals, strategists, economists and specialists across disciplines to solve mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which underpins our collaborative culture.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Transportation Asset Management Consultant HDR is seeking an experienced professional to join our growing team. In this role, you will support our national geotechnical practice while helping clients advance their asset management strategies. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the country.

• Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations or design activities with significant impact on major company programs
• Organize, conduct, and coordinate or manage geotechnical investigations for transportation and other projects
• Perform geotechnical analyses, prepare reports, and coordinate with designers to implement recommendations
• Serve as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on local projects as needed (project management not the sole focus)
• Provide advisory consulting services including asset management strategies; perform data analyses, document results, and make recommendations on operational and business management changes
• Direct complex qualitative and quantitative analyses related to operational and business management changes and their impacts
• Direct written reports and visual representations of findings; perform QA/QC
• Contribute statistical analysis of project data, forecasting and benchmarks
• Achieve client satisfaction and meet project budgets
• Lead client meetings, manage client relationships with minimal input from senior staff, and guide junior staff
• Participate in marketing efforts for internal and external clients
• Supervise professionals, technicians and design teams as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience with data analysis and visualization software such as Tableau and Power BI
• Experience with Geo Studio/Ensoft software for slope stability, settlement, seepage, and deep foundations
• Knowledge of advanced numerical modeling techniques (Finite Difference, Finite Element, Discrete Element) and commercial software (Bentley, PLAXIS, Itasca FLAC)
• Experience with Bentley geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/Open Ground/Leap Frog)

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years of experience
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) recognized by the licensing board for the position location
• Experience with Microsoft Office, GIS, and CADD as appropriate
• Experience with Geo Studio/Ensoft and Bentley software as appropriate
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, trust, and connection to clients and communities we serve.

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