HDR
Austin or Round Rock or San Antonio

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Onsite$128,205 - $208,125/yrPosted 3 days ago

Job details

Location
Austin or Round Rock or San Antonio
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$128,205 - $208,125/yr
Posted
3 days ago
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hdr.taleo.net

About this role

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EAt 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?%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EWatch Our Story:%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EEach 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.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class=%22ExternalClassAEA39D5F9E5C48CFAEF570727CB9E615%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EIn the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we%27ll count on you to:%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EDevelop geotechnical engineering designs, sketches, plans, specifications and cost estimates for heavy civil infrastructure including, but not limited to, dams, flood walls, levees, flood conveyance systems, streambank protection, tunnels, pipelines and pumping stations, and water/wastewater treatment facility projects%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3ELead geotechnical field investigations, including developing scopes of work for drilling and lab testing programs and overseeing field work activities, performing construction observations and overseeing quality assurance testing of dams and other civil works projects%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EPerform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EPerform geotechnical engineering and pavement design services for TxDOT facilities%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EConduct slope stability, seepage analysis and other geotechnical engineering studies%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EMake decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EFunction as Technical Specialist with opportunities to serve as Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3ESupervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPerform other duties as needed%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class=%22ExternalClassC23DF01A8A8341589595F67A0BDB578F%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EA minimum of 3 years of previous experience%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EMaster of Science Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3EExperience with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio APILE, LPILE, SHAFT, PYWALL, GROUP, USACE software, Plaxis and MSEW%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E
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.

About HDR

HDR
Austin or Round Rock or San Antonio