Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Lead Projects & Tech

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Sr. Geotechnical Engineer in Texas to lead geotechnical investigations and analyses for major transportation and infrastructure projects. You will guide design teams, coordinate with clients, and manage complex field programs with technical rigor and safety in mind.

Qualified candidates bring 10+ years in geotechnical engineering, a PE license, and proficiency with Bentley, PLAXIS, Itasca FLAC, and GeoStudio/Ensoft in a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of geotechnical experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with large-scale transportation projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise geotechnical investigations with significant program impact.
• Coordinate with designers and prepare technical reports.
• Lead and develop geotechnical teams on large projects; provide mentorship and guidance.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Project management

Leadership

Education

Master of Science in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

Bentley

PLAXIS

Itasca FLAC

gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog

GeoStudio/Ensoft

Job description

HDR is seeking a Sr. Geotechnical Engineer in Texas to lead geotechnical investigations and analyses for major transportation and infrastructure projects. You will guide design teams, coordinate with clients, and manage complex field programs with technical rigor and safety in mind.

Qualified candidates bring 10+ years in geotechnical engineering, a PE license, and proficiency with Bentley, PLAXIS, Itasca FLAC, and GeoStudio/Ensoft in a collaborative, employee-owned culture.