Hydropower Geotechnical Engineer

HDR; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Hydropower program in Kentucky. You will lead analysis, design, and construction for dam modifications and regional power infrastructure, driving project workflows and geotechnical investigations.

You’ll prepare designs and reports, review instrumentation data, and participate in dam safety inspections and marketing efforts, with growth toward project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or MS in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering.
• PE license in NC is preferred.
• 5 years of related geotechnical engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation or GIS.
• Experience with geotechnical software (GeoStudio/Ensoft).
• Experience with subsurface explorations and field tests.
• Familiarity with dam safety inspections and instrumentation.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive project workflows and geotechnical investigations.
• Prepare geotechnical analyses, design calculations and reports.
• Review dam safety instrumentation data and FE modeling of dams.
• Prepare design drawings and construction specifications.
• Support dam safety inspections and marketing efforts.
• Possible project management for mid-size initiatives.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Geology

Field Investigations

Dam Safety

Finite Element Analysis

Report Writing

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or MS in Geotechnical Engineering

PE license (NC)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

GeoStudio/Ensoft

Bentley suite (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog)

Job description

HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Hydropower program in Kentucky. You will lead analysis, design, and construction for dam modifications and regional power infrastructure, driving project workflows and geotechnical investigations.

You’ll prepare designs and reports, review instrumentation data, and participate in dam safety inspections and marketing efforts, with growth toward project management.