Senior Geotechnical Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead investigations and coordinate geotechnical activities on major programs. You will perform analyses, prepare reports, and work with designers to implement recommendations.

You will supervise teams, contribute to marketing efforts, and help drive project success while embracing HDR's employee-owned culture and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to geotechnical engineering.
• 10 years of geotechnical experience.
• Professional Engineer license recognized in the position's location.
• Experience with MS Office, GIS and CADD.
• Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement and deep foundation software.
• Experience with Bentley software like gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog.
• Knowledge of advanced numerical modeling (FDM/FEA/DEM).
• Commitment to active participation in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations with significant program impact.
• Participate in marketing efforts for internal and external clients.
• Organize and coordinate geotechnical investigations for projects.
• Perform analyses, prepare reports, and coordinate with designers.
• Serve as Technical Specialist or Project Manager on large projects as needed.
• Supervise professionals, technicians and design teams.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Numerical modeling techniques

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

CADD

GeoStudio/Ensoft

Bentley gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog

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

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

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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.

Primary Location: United States-Mississippi-Flowood

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Geotechnical

Job Posting: Aug 10, 2026