Senior Geotechnical Engineer

HDR; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 109,526 - 156,465; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Senior Recruiter specializing in water management. This role will involve leading recruitment efforts, managing geotechnical projects, and contributing to an inclusive company culture. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess a professional engineering license with at least 10 years of relevant experience. The company values employee ownership, inclusion, and community impact.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience is required.
• Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft software is necessary.
• Candidate must be an active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations.
• Organize geotechnical investigations for projects.
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager as needed.

Skills

Professional engineering license

Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Experience with GIS

Experience with CADD

Advanced numerical modeling techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GeoStudio

Bentley suite of geotechnical software

Job description

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Senior Recruiter | Montana/Idaho Lead Recruiter 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 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

• Bachelor's degree
• 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

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 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.) {Montana}: $109,526 - $156,465 {Washington}: $109,526 - $156,465

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 Nov 25, 2025

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management, Consulting, and Engineering with Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

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