Senior Geotechnical Engineer; PE

Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE) – 193403

Shape the Southwest with HDR.

At HDR, we believe that diverse perspectives fuel smarter solutions. As an employee‑owner in a global architecture, engineering, and consulting firm, you’ll collaborate across disciplines to deliver some of the most impactful infrastructure projects in the Southwest and beyond.

• Scope, plan, and execute site characterization studies and field/laboratory investigations.
• Manage work by geotechnical subconsultants including drilling firms, geophysical and special testing consultants, and testing labs.
• Develop geologic and geotechnical designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for major transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Support and execute geotechnical analysis and design of foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, site grading, ground improvement, and pavement systems.
• Provide QA/QC reviews of geotechnical deliverables, including those prepared by subconsultants.
• Partner with single and multidisciplinary teams through all phases of a project—from concept to construction support.
• Provide geotechnical planning, oversight, and review in the role of Owner’s Engineer for Alternative Delivery projects.
• Deliver projects on time and on budget while helping our clients navigate complex geotechnical challenges.

• Master’s in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or related Engineering.
• 8+ years of geotechnical or geological engineering experience.
• Hands‑on expertise with subsurface investigations, field/lab testing, foundation design, slope stability, settlement, and ground improvement.
• Experience with software such as SHAFT, LPILE, SETTLE3D, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, Roc Science Programs, AASHTO MEPDG, gINT, GIS, or Civil 3D.
• Active participation in professional societies (ASCE, AEG, DFI, Geo Institute of ASCE).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, technical writing ability, and the drive to thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

• 10 years of experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (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, etc., and commercial software for advanced numerical modeling (Bentley, PLAXIS, Itasca FLAC).
• An 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. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.