Geotechnical Engineer

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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:
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• Development and completion of geotechnical field and laboratory investigations
• Preparation of proposals and reporting documents
• Completion and coordination of technical analyses for design

Our ideal candidate will be familiar with geotechnical investigations, laboratory testing, and design activities for transportation projects including bridges, fill embankments, cut slopes, subgrades, pavements, retaining walls, and ground improvement. Involved in communication with both internal and external clients. Must be comfortable with design and project team coordination to confirm implementation of geotechnical recommendations into project documents.

• Bachelor's degree
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, Micro Station or other software as appropriate
• 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)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
• Professional Engineer's (PE) license in Virginia or ability to obtain within six months
• 4+ years of geotechnical consulting experience related to transportation projects
• Experience developing subsurface exploration and laboratory testing programs for soils and rock
• Ability to independently complete proposals and geotechnical reports
• Experience with subsurface characterization, development of design parameters, slope stability and settlement analysis, foundations, retaining walls, and pavements
• Project management experience
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical emphasis (preferred)
• Proficiency with geotechnical software including gINT, Slope/W, APILE, LPILE, Settle3D; ability to develop designs using spreadsheets
• Preference for local candidates

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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary

Location:

United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach

Other Locations: United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Vienna

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Geotechnical

Oct 7, 2025

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.