Geotechnical EIT

HDR, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is looking for a Geotechnical EIT to join our team in Northern California. You will develop geotechnical calculations and analyses for flood walls, levees, dam embankments, and related projects, and assist in preparing technical memoranda and geotechnical reports.

The role involves field work, potential travel, and collaboration with senior engineers. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, along with experience in MS Office, GIS, and CADD; familiarity with geotechnical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Experience with MS Office, GIS, and CADD is required.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture and active participation is a must.

Responsibilities

• Develop geotechnical engineering calculations and analyses for flood walls, levees, dams, and related structures.
• Prepare technical memoranda and geotechnical reports.
• Perform routine engineering tasks using standard techniques and procedures.
• Conduct slope stability, seepage, settlement, and other soil/rock analyses.
• Participate in field work including site reconnaissance and observations.
• Assist senior engineers on larger projects and provide guidance to clerical/technical staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

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.

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 (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.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 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.

Primary Location

United States-California-Folsom

Other Locations

United States-California-Oakland

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Geotechnical

Job Posting

Oct 22, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affir

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.