Senior Geotechnical Engineer

HDR; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead impactful geotechnical investigations and analyses. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience and technical expertise to contribute to major projects while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. You will engage with diverse teams, manage investigations, and ensure the successful implementation of recommendations. This opportunity allows you to make a significant difference in your community and beyond while being part of a culture that values diversity and employee ownership. If you are passionate about geotechnical engineering and eager to drive positive change, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with a PE license.
• Expertise in advanced numerical modeling techniques and software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct geotechnical investigations for major projects.
• Supervise teams and manage geotechnical analyses and reports.

Skills

Geotechnical Investigation

Project Management

Technical Analysis

Microsoft Office

GIS

CADD

GeoStudio/Ensoft Software

Bentley Software

Numerical Modeling Techniques

Professional Engineer License

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

CADD

GeoStudio

Bentley Suite

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?

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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
• 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.