Geotechnical Designer​/EIT

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and 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?

• Assist in planning and conducting geotechnical investigations and site assessments.
• Perform field tasks including drilling oversight and construction observations, with most work focused in the NY/NJ area.
• Occasional travel outside NY/NJ may be expected to help assist project demands in other areas.
• Assist in performing geotechnical calculations and analysis for small- and large-scale projects.
• Assist in preparation of geotechnical reports, calculation packages, drawings, and specifications.
• Have some familiarity with geotechnical software including LPILE, ALPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, Geo Studio, Settle3, and Deep Ex.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and be willing to learn and take on new tasks as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering; master’s degree with a geotechnical emphasis preferred.
• Three years of work experience.
• EIT certification, or current registration for the FE exam. Candidates hired without an EIT will be titled "Geotechnical Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to go to the field as needed.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Geo Studio, ESoft APILE, LPILE, GROUP, and Settle3 preferred.
• Local candidate preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Experience with MS Office and software applications.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture is a must.

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, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. This 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 on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

(Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles are eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary

Location:

United States – New York – New York
Salary: $63,525 – $97,625 (NY)