Geotechnical Engineer

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support our expanding geologic & geotechnical section within our Denver, CO office.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of the position will include:

• Providing construction support services including on-site inspections, dam and levee safety evaluations
• Support and execution of geotechnical engineering seepage, stability, kinematic, seismic response analyses and evaluations, and risk related evaluations
• Planning and executing site characterization studies
• Preparation of geologic and geotechnical designs, sketches, plans, specifications and cost estimates for dam and levee projects.
• Direct junior and mid-level engineers in project work.
• Perform complex assignments in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering geology and geotechnical engineering techniques and procedures.
• May function as geotechnical specialist or project engineering geologist on projects.
• Participation on Risk Informed Decision Making (RIDM) teams

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  
  A minimum of 5 years related experience
• PE
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, MicroStation or other software as appropriate
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Engineering Geology, or Civil Engineering
• Technical experience including construction management services and field investigations for dams, levees, and hydraulic structures projects
• Active participation in related professional societies (ASCE, USSD, ASDSO, AEG, DFI, GEER)
• Experience with Risk Analyses (Screening, SQRA, QRA, etc.)
• The ability to manage a multi-discipline project team.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, and engineering software (SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, gINT, GIS, Civil 3D, Leapfrog, Settle3D) or other software as appropriate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Excellent team player with ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams.
• Ability to independently complete and/or coordinate analyses associated with settlement, slope stability and embankment design, foundation design, retaining wall design, lateral deep foundation response.
• 5 years or more experience in the general field of geotechnical or geological engineering, specializing in:
  • Dams, levees and hydraulic structures
  • Shallow/Deep Foundations
  • Lateral Analyses
  • Experience in subsurface investigations
  • Field & laboratory testing and the determination of in-situ material properties
  • Soil compaction and earthwork construction
  • Soil mechanics
  • Seepage and piping
  • Foundation inspection and assessment
  • Landslide and slope stability evaluations
  • Bearing capacity and settlement
  • Design and construction of foundations
  • Erosion protection design

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Benefits and Compensation:

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success; which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $80,000 -$130,000 annually and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

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