Geotechnical Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join the Resources Business Group in NY/NJ. The role involves geotechnical analysis and design for infrastructure projects, including roadways, walls, bridges, and foundations.

Travel across New York and New Jersey for site visits, meetings, investigation layout, and observation. You will set up field exploration programs, coordinate with subcontractors, and conduct field inspections with senior staff guidance.

Qualifications

• Geotechnical analysis and design for infrastructure projects.
• Field exploration programs planning and coordination with subcontractors.
• Independent work with supervision from senior geotechnical staff.

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout New York and New Jersey for site visits, project meetings, investigation layout and observation.
• Set up field exploration programs and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Conduct field inspections of earthwork and foundation installations.
• Be capable of working independently or in a team environment assisting senior geotechnical staff.
• Perform assignments exercising judgement in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Field exploration

Earthwork inspection

Team collaboration

Field observation

Education

MS in Civil Engineering

BS in Civil Engineering, Geotechn

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?

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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 electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

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 analysis and design or the interpretation and understanding of subsurface conditions of infrastructure projects including but not limited to roadways, retaining walls, bridges, buildings, dams, soils and rock slopes, etc.

On a day-to-day basis, we’ll also expect the Geotechnical Engineer to:

• Travel throughout New York and New Jersey for site visits, project meetings, investigation layout and observation.
• Set up field exploration programs and coordinate with subcontractor[s].

Conduct field inspections of construction activities, including earthwork and foundation installations.

• Be capable of working independently or in a team environment assisting senior geotechnical staff.
• Perform assignments exercising judgement in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil Engineering
• BS in Civil Engineering, Geotechn