Geotechnical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Lexington KY USA, United States HDR Full time
About HDR

At HDR, we are a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, and scientists who specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. We create an unshakable foundation for progress by providing high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, while also addressing the needs of our communities through our work.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in the KY TN AR area. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing geotechnical engineering designs, conducting slope stability and soil analysis, and communicating with internal and external clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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
  • Communicate 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
Requirements
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • MSCE preferred
  • 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)


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