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HDR

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Olympia, WA · On-site

Experience in geohazards, including seismic hazards, seismic deformation, liquefaction, landslide and relate risks Qualifications Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree * 10 years of experience

HDR

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Olympia, WA

Experience in geohazards, including seismic hazards, seismic deformation, liquefaction, landslide and relate risks Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree * 10 years of experience * Requires ...

MacKay

Geotechnical Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

E. license within 4 years of graduation * 0-4 years of relevant experience in geotechnical design and geohazards mitigation. Technical skills and abilities: * Slope stability analyses * Infiltration ...

University of Michigan

ASSOC PROFESSOR

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

We encourage applications from candidates whose research complements departmental strengths in geohazards, climate change (past and present), Great Lakes science, biogeochemistry/geobiology, and ...

Arcadis

Water Crossing Engineer

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This opportunity is to support our growing asset integrity team with geotechnical and environmental aspects related to pipeline geohazards. Primary focus will be on pipeline integrity associated with ...

WSP

Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

Wexford, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated education, knowledge, or field experience in geohazards and geology of the Appalachian Basin. As part of a global company, the selected candidate may have ...

WSP

Geologist

Wexford, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated education, knowledge, or field experience in geohazards and geology of the Appalachian Basin. As part of a global company, the selected candidate may have ...

WSP

Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

Wexford, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated education, knowledge, or field experience in geohazards and geology of the Appalachian Basin. As part of a global company, the selected candidate may have ...

MacKay

Geotechnical Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

E. license within 4 years of graduation * 0-4 years of relevant experience in geotechnical design and geohazards mitigation. Technical skills and abilities: * Slope stability analyses * Infiltration ...

Arcadis

Water Crossing Engineer

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This opportunity is to support our growing asset integrity team with geotechnical and environmental aspects related to pipeline geohazards. Primary focus will be on pipeline integrity associated with ...

Tetra Tech

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Manager

Missoula, MT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Experience with projects in the civil, environmental, hydrology or hydraulics fields, mining and mine reclamation, geohazards, dams and levees, and general construction is a plus. * Experience with ...

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

HDR

Olympia, WA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

HDR rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 58 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 447 rated engineering

Job description

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 water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
In the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to:
  • Perform, review, and provide quality control for geotechnical analyses, including parameter development, seepage, slope stability, settlement, foundation pile analysis, retaining wall design, bearing capacities evaluations and others
  • Develop geotechnical design solutions to address stability, liquefaction, seepage and other subsurface and dam risks
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop design solutions
  • Participate in FERC Comprehensive Assessments (CAs), Periodic Inspections (PIs), and other dam safety evaluations including L2RA and SQRA
  • Prepare contract documents, including drawings, design reports, specifications and cost estimates
  • Participate in risk assessments and support risk-informed decision making
  • 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
  • Some travel may be required to support project work
  • Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications
  • FERC SQRA facilitation training and experience
  • Experience with FERC dam safety regulatory process including DSSMPs, DSSMRs, STIDs, participation in Part 12D dam safety inspections
  • Experience in geohazards, including seismic hazards, seismic deformation, liquefaction, landslide and relate risks

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • 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 GeoStudio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement, seepage, and deep foundation response software, as appropriate
  • Experience with Bentley suite of geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog)
  • 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

What We Believe
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.
Our Commitment
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.

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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1917

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