Structural Designer / EI
Portland, ME · On-site
Here at HDR, we have a dynamic work environment, especially in our South Portland Structural/Geotech engineering group. One of our main focus areas is power, and we support our clients in a wide ...
Portland, ME · On-site
Here at HDR, we have a dynamic work environment, especially in our South Portland Structural/Geotech engineering group. One of our main focus areas is power, and we support our clients in a wide ...
Portland, ME · On-site
Here at HDR, we have a dynamic work environment, especially in our South Portland Structural/Geotech engineering group. One of our main focus areas is power, and we support our clients in a wide ...
Here at HDR, we have a dynamic work environment, especially in our South Portland Structural/Geotech engineering group. One of our main focus areas is power, and we support our clients in a wide ...
Here at HDR, we have a dynamic work environment, especially in our South Portland Structural/Geotech engineering group. One of our main focus areas is power, and we support our clients in a wide ...
$32K - $41.5K
7% of jobs
$41.5K - $51.1K
2% of jobs
$51.1K - $60.7K
11% of jobs
$63.8K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$60.7K - $70.3K
16% of jobs
$70.3K - $79.9K
14% of jobs
The median wage is $80.3K / yr.
$79.9K - $89.5K
14% of jobs
$89.5K - $99.1K
11% of jobs
$100.8K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$99.1K - $108.7K
7% of jobs
$108.7K - $118.3K
12% of jobs
$118.3K - $127.9K
4% of jobs
$127.9K - $137.5K
3% of jobs
$32K
$86.3K
$137.5K
| Aspect | Geotech Engineer | Civil Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred | Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, PE license often required |
| Work Environment | Field sites, laboratories, design offices | Construction sites, design offices, urban planning |
| Industry Usage | Specializes in soil, rock, foundation analysis, and ground stability | Designs and supervises infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, buildings |
Both roles require a background in civil engineering principles, but Geotech Engineers focus on ground conditions and foundation stability, while Civil Engineers oversee broader infrastructure projects. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

9.1
Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
39th of 443 rated engineering
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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.
Specialized design services
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Omaha, NE, US
1917