Geotechnical Engineer – Shape Safer Mobility

HDR; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to lead field and lab investigations for transportation projects in Virginia Beach and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes coordination with senior staff, clients, and design teams to deliver technically sound recommendations.

You'll develop proposals, analyze soil and rock properties, and contribute to design documents while ensuring compliance with project schedules and HDR's employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by licensing board (state).
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement, seepage and deep foundation software.
• Experience with Bentley geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog).
• Strong communication and ability to work with clients and team.
• Virginia PE or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical field and laboratory investigations.
• Prepare proposals and reporting documents.
• Coordinate design and project team activities to implement geotechnical recommendations.
• Communicate with internal and external clients.
• Develop and coordinate subsurface exploration programs and reporting.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Client coordination

Education

BSCE or Civil Engineering

Master's in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

gINT

Slope/W

APILE

LPILE

Settle3D

Bentley gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog

Job description

HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to lead field and lab investigations for transportation projects in Virginia Beach and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes coordination with senior staff, clients, and design teams to deliver technically sound recommendations.

You'll develop proposals, analyze soil and rock properties, and contribute to design documents while ensuring compliance with project schedules and HDR's employee-owned culture.