Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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• Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs.
• Participate in marketing efforts of both internal and external clients.
• Organize, conduct, and coordinate or manage geotechnical investigations for transportation and other projects.
• Perform geotechnical technical analyses, prepare geotechnical reports and coordinate with designers to implement recommendations.
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on large-size projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of this position.
• Supervise professionals, technicians and design teams, as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10 years of experience.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
  Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• 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.

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

(Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {{Montana}}: $109,526 - $156,465 {{Washington}}: $109,526 - $156,465

United States-Montana-Billings

• United States-North Dakota-Bismarck
• United States-South Dakota-Rapid City
• United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene
• United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne
• United States-Montana-Butte
• United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls
• United States-North Dakota-Fargo
• United States-Montana-Kalispell
• United States-Montana-Bozeman
• United States-Wyoming-Gillette
• United States-Idaho-Boise
• United States-Montana-Missoula
• United States-Wyoming-Lander
• United States-Montana-Helena
• United States-Washington-Spokane

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

Dams Levees Civil Works

Full-time

Regular

Nov 25, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirm—ative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.