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 Senior Geotechnical Engineers to work 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 Senior 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 role are to:

• 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 water resources 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 mid-size projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of this position.
• 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 is required.
• 10 years of professional experience.
• PE license
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, MicroStation, GeoStudios, LPILE and SHAFT or other software as appropriate.
• The candidate must be able to provide evidence of project engineering and project management experience.
• The successful candidate must have a deep understanding of advanced soil mechanics, embankment design, and a high comfort level utilizing USACE and DWR guidelines.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.

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 $120,813 - $196,125 annually/hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Colorado will be $120,813 - $172,590 annually/hourly depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.