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Sr Geotechnical Engineer

Orlando, FL

HDR is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of a $3-$5 billion infrastructure project. This position will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with ...

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Sr Geotechnical Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

HDR is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of a $3-$5 billion infrastructure project. This position will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with ...

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Plan and prepare geotechnical ...

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Plan and prepare geotechnical ...

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Flowood, MS · On-site

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Plan and prepare geotechnical ...

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Flowood, MS · On-site

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Plan and prepare geotechnical ...

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Walnut Creek, CA

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Be viewed as a technical ...

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Billings, MT · On-site

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Plan and prepare geotechnical ...

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Louisville, KY · On-site

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to: • Plan and prepare ...

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Be viewed as a technical ...

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Louisville, KY

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to: Plan and prepare geotechnical ...

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Billings, MT

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Plan and prepare geotechnical ...

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Geotechnical Engineer

Glen Allen, VA · On-site

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... Will be responsible for working directly with the senior geotechnical engineering staff and other ...

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Geotechnical Engineer

Syracuse, NY · On-site

HDR is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Resources Business Group in NY/NJ. They will typically work under and with Senior Geotechnical staff and be responsible for the geotechnical ...

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE)

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Geotechnical Engineer - Phoenix, AZ 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 ...

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Olympia, WA · On-site

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Perform, review, and provide ...

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Sr Geotechnical Engineer

HDR

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

HDR rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 60 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 451 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?
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. 
 The Position:

HDR is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of a $3-$5 billion infrastructure project. This position will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with transportation standards while providing technical leadership across all phases of the project, including planning, design, and construction.

The Sr Geotechnical Engineer supports geotechnical elements of projects across our client's systems through different phases of it, including, but not limited to planning, design and construction phases. This role works closely with the Materials Operation Engineer, our client's Geotechnical Engineer Lead, Other districts DGEs, CEI teams, and project staff to provide timely technical input, support field operations, and help resolve geotechnical issues and emergencies.

The position is focused on practical application of geotechnical engineering in both design and construction environment, contributing to quality assurance, risk reduction, and alignment between design intent, applicable codes and standards, and field execution.

Core Responsibilities

1. Geotechnical Support to Design

  • Review geotechnical design submittals (plans, reports, calculations) for compliance with standards
  • Provide comments on shop drawings and geotechnical-related design elements to support constructability
  • Assist in review of geotechnical scope elements and identify potential risks or gaps early in design
  • Support evaluation of cost saving initiatives and alternative technical concepts

2. Construction Support & Field Oversight

  • Provide field support during installation of geotechnical elements
  • Assist CEI staff with interpretation of plans, specs, and geotechnical requirements
  • Participate in or support pre-construction and pre-operation meetings to clarify expectations
  • Observe field activities and identify non-conformance or potential issues

3. Testing, Evaluation & Documentation

  • Coordinate and review geotechnical testing activities
  • Review foundation logs, installation records, and certification packages for completeness and accuracy
  • Assist in evaluating test results and supporting recommendations for foundation performance

4. Quality Assurance & Issue Resolution

  • Support geotechnical QA efforts through field reviews, documentation checks, and coordination with CEI
  • Identify and help resolve geotechnical issues encountered during construction
  • Assist in evaluating non-conformance issues and recommending corrective actions
  • Provide technical input on geotechnical-related claims or disputes

5. Coordination & Program Support

  • Coordinate with geotechnical subconsultants, testing firms, and laboratories
  • Interface with client Materials Office, and project stakeholders
  • Support consistent communication across design, construction, and materials teams
  • Contribute to improving geotechnical processes, documentation, and field practices

Key Outputs 

  • Clear, actionable geotechnical review comments
  • Evaluated test results with supporting recommendations
  • Field observations and QA documentation
  • Timely technical input that supports design development and construction progress and reduces risk

Key Outputs (What This Role Produces)

  • Clear, actionable geotechnical review comments
  • Evaluated test results with supporting recommendations
  • Field observations and QA documentation
  • Timely technical input that supports design development and construction progress and reduces risk


 

Preferred Qualifications 
 
  • A minimum of 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience
  • Working knowledge of geotechnical principles, foundation systems, and soil behavior
  • Familiarity with FDOT standards, specifications, and testing procedures
  • Ability to interpret construction documents and technical data
  • Strong communication and coordination skills in a field environment
  • Ability to work independently while supporting a broader team structure
  • Practical problem-solving mindset focused on constructability and risk reduction

Work Environment

  • Field-based role with frequent travel across project sites

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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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