Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Olympia, United States is seeking a qualified Geotechnical Engineer with at least 10 years of experience. The candidate will perform and review geotechnical analyses, develop design solutions, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. Required qualifications include a professional engineering license and experience with geotechnical software. The role involves significant responsibility in project management and requires strong collaboration skills. A commitment to equity and teamwork in an employee-owned culture is essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or related field.
• Experience with advanced numerical modeling techniques.
• Knowledge of FERC dam safety regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control for geotechnical analyses.
• Develop geotechnical design solutions addressing subsurface risks.
• Prepare contract documents including design reports and specifications.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Project management

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng)

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

CADD

GeoStudio

gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog

PLAXIS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform, review, and provide quality control for geotechnical analyses, including parameter development, seepage, slope stability, settlement, foundation pile analysis, retaining wall design, bearing capacities evaluations and others
• Develop geotechnical design solutions to address stability, liquefaction, seepage and other subsurface and dam risks
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop design solutions
• Participate in FERC Comprehensive Assessments (CAs), Periodic Inspections (PIs), and other dam safety evaluations including L2RA and SQRA
• Prepare contract documents, including drawings, design reports, specifications and cost estimates
• Participate in risk assessments and support risk‑informed decision making
• 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
• Some travel may be required to support project work
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• FERC SQRA facilitation training and experience
• Experience with FERC dam safety regulatory process including DSSMPs, DSSMRs, STIDs, participation in Part 12D dam safety inspections
• Experience in geohazards, including seismic hazards, seismic deformation, liquefaction, landslide and related risks

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• 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

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.