Geotechnical EIT

HDR, Inc.; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 103,875; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Folsom, California, is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support water infrastructure projects. This role involves developing engineering calculations, conducting soil analyses, and preparing technical documents for flood walls and levees. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and has proficiency in tools like ArcGIS and AutoCAD. Compensation ranges from $70,304 to $103,875 annually based on experience and education, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required, master's preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate required.
• Experience with geotechnical engineering practices and software.

Responsibilities

• Develop geotechnical engineering analyses for projects.
• Conduct soil/rock analyses and prepare technical documents.
• Perform fieldwork and construction observations.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Field investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Masters Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS

Autodesk AutoCAD

Civil3D

gINT

GeoStudio

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 (California).
• 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 Northern California 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.

Benefits and Compensation

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. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $70,304.00 - $103,875.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location: United States-California-Folsom

Other Locations: United States-California-Oakland

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Geotechnical

Job Posting: Mar 9, 2026