Senior Geotechnical Engineer

HDR; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water solutions company seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Montana. This full-time position involves managing geotechnical investigations and supporting community water management efforts. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience, alongside relevant engineering licenses and software expertise, including GeoStudio and Bentley. Join us to impact public health and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience with advanced numerical modeling software.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations.
• Organize, conduct, and manage geotechnical investigations.
• Perform analyses and prepare geotechnical reports.

Skills

Professional engineering license

Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Experience with GIS

Experience with CADD

Knowledge of advanced numerical modeling techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GeoStudio

Ensoft slope stability software

Bentley software suite (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog)

PLAXIS

Itasca FLAC

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer at HDR

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 part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come.

We believe water is more than a resource—it’s a shared responsibility. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10 years of experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., 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)
• 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 Date

November 25, 2025

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.