Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Billings, Montana. The role involves planning geotechnical investigations, conducting analyses, and supervising teams. Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience and a professional engineering license. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainable water management and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Requires a professional engineering license.
• Knowledge of advanced numerical modeling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations.
• Participate in marketing efforts.
• Conduct and manage geotechnical investigations.
• Perform technical analyses and prepare reports.
• Supervise teams as needed.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Project management

Microsoft Office applications

GIS

CADD

GeoStudio/Ensoft software

Bentley suite software

Advanced numerical modeling techniques

Education

Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license

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 water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

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 Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs
• Participate in marketing efforts of both internal and external clients
• Organize, conduct, and coordinate or manage geotechnical investigations for transportation and other projects
• Perform geotechnical technical analyses, prepare geotechnical reports and coordinate with designers to implement recommendations
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on large-size projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of this position
• Supervise professionals, technicians and design teams, as needed

Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

10 years of experience.

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, GIS, and CADD, as appropriate
• Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement, seepage, and deep foundation response software, as appropriate
• Experience with Bentley suite of geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog)
• Knowledge of advanced numerical modeling techniques such as Finite Difference, Finite Element, Discrete Element, etc. and commercial software for advanced numerical modeling (Bentley, PLAXIS, Itasca FLAC)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Primary Location

United States - Montana - Billings

Other Locations

United States - North Dakota - Bismarck, United States - South Dakota - Rapid City, United States - Idaho - Coeur d'Alene, United States - Wyoming - Cheyenne, United States - Montana - Butte, United States - South Dakota - Sioux Falls, United States - North Dakota - Fargo, United States - Montana - Kalispell, United States - Montana - Bozeman, United States - Wyoming - Gillette, United States - Idaho - Boise, United States - Montana - Missoula, United States - Wyoming - Lander, United States - Montana - Helena, United States - Washington - Spokane

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Dams Levees Civil Works

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

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