Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical investigations and analyses for major programs in Flowood, MS. The role includes directing teams, coordinating with designers, and delivering high-impact reports.

Requires PE license, 10 years of geotechnical experience, and strong skills in MS Office, GIS, CADD, GeoStudio/Ensoft, and Bentley geotechnical tools. A culture of employee ownership guides our work and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• 10 years of geotechnical experience.
• Experience with MS Office, GIS, and CADD.
• Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement, seepage and deep foundation software.
• Experience with Bentley suite of geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog).
• Knowledge of advanced numerical modeling (Finite Difference/Finite Element/Discrete Element) and associated software (Bentley/PLAXIS/Itasca FLAC).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations or design activities with major program impact.
• Coordinate or manage geotechnical investigations for transportation and other projects.
• Perform geotechnical analyses and prepare reports.
• Supervise professionals, technicians and design teams as needed.
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on large projects.

Skills

MS Office

GIS

CADD

GeoStudio/Ensoft

Bentley suite (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFro

Numerical modeling (Finite Difference/

Team leadership

Employee-owned culture

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

GeoStudio/Ensoft

Bentley gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog

PLAXIS

Itasca FLAC

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

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

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

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