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.

Are you looking for an opportunity with an industry-leading company? Do you thrive in a work environment with collaborative colleagues who do amazing work for clients who trust them to push open the doors to what's possible? That's what you'll find at HDR!

We're an employee-owned company with more than 100-years of making great things possible, together with our clients. Sure, we have hundreds of industry awards to prove it, but our pride is in our people. Smart, hardworking team members who take their employee ownership seriously and will have your back at every turn. Their expertise will inspire you to be your best and develop new and better solutions.

We invite you to build your Water career at HDR. Our global team is looking for success-oriented Geotechnical Engineers to work in a number of locations on a wide variety of projects in the Dams, Levees, and Civil Works world.

If you want to work for a company like HDR and you're motivated to deliver quality project work on-time and on-budget for major clients, we want you on our team.

HDR is seeking Geotechnical Engineers to support our expanding geotechnical section within our Dams, Levees, and Civil Works group in a variety of locations. The primary duties of the Geotechnical Engineer are to:

• Develop geotechnical engineering designs, sketches, plans, specifications, and estimates for flood walls, levees, bank protection, and pumping station projects
• Review design and construction submittals for geotechnical compliance with applicable codes, design standards, project requirements, and contract documents
• Conduct slope stability, soil analysis, and other geotechnical engineering studies
• Communication with both internal and external clients
• Perform geotechnical technical analyses, prepare proposals and reports, and coordinate with designers and contractors to implement recommendations on plans and in the field
• Engaged in supporting the development of the technical scope of works and fee proposals
• Responses to RFPs related to geotechnical services
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed
• Function as Technical Specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed
• Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Keywords: Dams, Levee, Geotechnical, Civil, Structural, Design, Engineering, Construction, Hydraulic, Flood Protection, Water Resources

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or a related field)
• Minimum 5 years experience
• PE or ability to obtain within 12 months; those without their PE will have an EIT title
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Ability to prepare complete, concise and organized engineering calculations and reports
• Knowledge of relevant structural design methods, codes, and standards
• Willingness to travel and assist with hydraulic structures inspection. Potential for becoming rope access trained, confined space entry, OSHA, or other safety training for inspections. (Travel is expected to not exceed more than 30% of the time)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• Geotechnical Engineering experience on dams, levees, hydraulic Structures, railroad, and transportation infrastructure
• Have knowledge of today's technical standards, USACA, LRFD
• A registered professional geotechnical engineer with active participation in related professional societies (ASCE, USSD, ASDSO)
• Proficient in geotechnical software including gINT, Slope/W, Seep /W, APILE, LPILE, GRLWeap, Settle3D (or other settlement software)
• The ability to develop and execute designs using spreadsheets and MATHCAD
• Preference is given to local candidates

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.

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 away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. The ranges for these locations are: (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

California will be $77,154 - $125,250 annually/hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Colorado will be $77,154 - $110,220 annually/hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.