Geotechnical EIT/Designer

HDR, Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Geotechnical EIT/Designer in Vienna, VA to conduct analyses, develop design options, and assist in cost estimates. You'll perform slope stability and geotechnical studies on routine to moderately sized projects, and work with senior engineers on larger assignments.

Preferred: Master's degree and EIT or ability to obtain. Local candidates preferred; HDR emphasizes an employee-owned, inclusive culture and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Experience with MS Office and software applications.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses to develop design options and assist in cost estimates.
• Perform routine engineering tasks using standard techniques.
• Conduct slope stability, settlement, and seepage analyses for projects.
• Assist senior engineers on larger projects.
• Provide direction to clerical and technical staff as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

EIT or ability to obtain

Tools

MS Office

Software applications

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'

We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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/Designer, we'll count on you to:

• Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
• Conduct slope stability, settlement and seepage analysis and conduct geotechnical engineering studies on routine and moderately sized projects
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• EIT or the ability to obtain. Candidates hired without their EIT will be expected to obtain in 6 months for career progression
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience with MS Office and software applications
• 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

Vienna, VA: $78,846 - $114,678.

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Vienna

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Geotechnical

Job Posting: Oct 5, 2026