Senior Geotechnical Engineer

HDR, Inc.; California, Irvine (MO, CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, where your expertise will significantly impact major projects. You'll lead geotechnical investigations, conduct technical analyses, and collaborate with design teams to implement innovative solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a culture that values diversity and inclusion while making a difference in communities and beyond. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to employee ownership, your contributions will help shape a better future.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Short and Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with advanced numerical modeling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations for major projects.
• Conduct and manage geotechnical investigations.
• Supervise professionals and coordinate design teams.

Skills

Geotechnical Investigations

Project Management

Technical Analysis

Finite Element Method

Professional Engineer License

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

GeoStudio

Bentley Suite

Microsoft Office

GIS

CADD

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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'

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 #LI-JF1

Keywords: Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Professional Engineer, PE, GE, Geostudio, Finite Difference, Finite Element, Discrete Element

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years of experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $127,000 - $189,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location:United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations:United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Claremont, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Riverside

Industry:Transit

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Geotechnical

Job Posting:Apr 22, 2025