Geotechnical EIT

HDR; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Geotechnical EIT in Billings, MT. You will develop geotechnical analyses for flood walls, levees, bridges and pumping stations, and assist in preparing technical memos and reports.

The role includes field investigations, monitoring, and collaboration with senior engineers. You will work within HDR's employee-owned culture, leveraging tools like ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil3D and geotechnical software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• EIT certificate is required.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus preferred.
• Experience with ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD and Civil3D is preferred.
• Experience with Montana geology is advantageous.
• Ability to travel for moderate durations outside Montana.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with the listed geotechnical software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop geotechnical engineering calculations for flood walls, levees, dam embankments, and related projects.
• Conduct analyses to develop design options and support geotechnical reports.
• Perform routine assignments using standard techniques and procedures.
• Conduct slope stability, seepage, settlement, and other soil/rock analyses.
• Assist field work including construction observations and site reconnaissance.
• Provide guidance to clerical and technical personnel as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Strong communication

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotech)

Tools

ArcGIS

Autodesk AutoCAD

Civil3D

gINT

GeoStudio (SLOPE/W, SEEP/W)

Ensoft LPILE/ APILE / SHAFT / GROUP

Settle3

CLiq

CPeT-IT

MS Office

GIS

CADD

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.

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.

In the role of Geotechnical EIT, we'll count on you to:

• Develop geotechnical engineering calculations and perform analyses in support of designs, plans, and specifications, for flood walls, levees, dam embankments, bank protection, hydraulic structures, bridges, and pumping station projects.
• Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of technical documents such as technical memoranda and geotechnical reports.
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Conduct slope stability, seepage, settlement, and other soil/rock analyses associated with geotechnical engineering studies.
• Have familiarity with geotechnical earthquake engineering concepts such as seismic hazard, seismic site response, and liquefaction.
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables.
• Perform field work consisting of construction observations, field investigations, and site reconnaissance.
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects.
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel, as needed.
• Perform field investigations including logging soil and rock borings, instrumentation installation, Cone Penetration Test observations, packer testing, geophysical survey, and televiewer data collection.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical engineering focus
• Experience with ArcGIS and/or Autodesk AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Experience with local geology (Montana)
• The candidate should be capable of working independently and efficiently under the general supervision of senior-level Geotechnical Engineers.
• Ability to travel for moderate durations outside of the Montana region.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with the following software: gINT, GeoStudio (SLOPE/W, SEEP/W), Ensoft pile software (LPILE, APILE, SHAFT, GROUP), Settle3, CLiq, CPeT-IT

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Experience with MS Office, GIS, and CADD, as appropriate
• 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.

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
• tuition reimbursement

Montana: $67,100- $90,700

Primary Location:United States-Montana-Billings Industry:Water Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Geotechnical Job Posting:Sep 28, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affinnative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.