Geotechnical Engineer — Field & Design Specialist

HDR, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support geotechnical elements across design and construction phases. The role collaborates with design teams, CEI staff, and project personnel to provide timely technical input and resolve geotechnical issues on site.

The candidate will apply geotechnical engineering principles in design and field environments, contributing to QA, risk reduction, and alignment with codes and field practice. Travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
• 4+ years of geotechnical engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with FDOT standards, specifications, and testing procedures.
• Ability to interpret construction documents and technical data.
• Strong communication and coordination skills in a field environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites on a frequent basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical support to design through construction.
• Review geotechnical design submittals for compliance with standards.
• Support field operations and coordinate with CEI teams.
• Coordinate and review geotechnical testing activities and logs.
• Assist in QA and issue resolution of geotechnical problems on site.
• Interface with geotechnical subconsultants, testing firms, and laboratories.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering experience

Field coordination

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

GeoStudio/Ensoft

Bentley gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog

MicroStation

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support geotechnical elements across design and construction phases. The role collaborates with design teams, CEI staff, and project personnel to provide timely technical input and resolve geotechnical issues on site.

The candidate will apply geotechnical engineering principles in design and field environments, contributing to QA, risk reduction, and alignment with codes and field practice. Travel to project sites is expected.