HDR
Engineering
SeniorGeotechnicalEngineer(PE)
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“Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE) at HDR. Skills: Geotechnical engineering, Infrastructure projects, Site investigations. Scope site characterization studies. Plan site characterization studies”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver projects on time and on budget
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PE license required, 8+ years experience
Nice to Have
Master's in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or related Engineering, Hands-on expertise with subsurface investigations, Field/lab testing, Foundation design, Slope stability, Settlement, Ground improvement, Experience with software such as SHAFT, LPILE, SETTLE3D, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, RocScience Programs, AASHTO MEPDG, gINT, GIS, or Civil 3D, Active participation in professional societies (ASCE, AEG, DFI, Geo Institute of ASCE), Excellent interpersonal skills, Technical writing ability, Drive to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
What You'll Do.
Scope site characterization studies
Plan site characterization studies
Execute site characterization studies
Scope field investigations
Plan field investigations
Execute field investigations
Scope laboratory investigations
Plan laboratory investigations
Execute laboratory investigations
Manage work by geotechnical subconsultants
Develop geologic designs
Develop geotechnical designs
Develop specifications
Develop cost estimates
Support geotechnical analysis
Execute geotechnical analysis
Support foundation design
Execute foundation design
Support retaining wall design
Execute retaining wall design
Support slope stability analysis
Execute slope stability analysis
Support site grading design
Execute site grading design
Support ground improvement design
Execute ground improvement design
Support pavement systems design
Execute pavement systems design
Provide QA/QC reviews of geotechnical deliverables
Partner with multidisciplinary teams
Deliver projects on time
Deliver projects on budget
Help clients navigate complex geotechnical challenges
Provide geotechnical planning
Provide geotechnical oversight
Provide geotechnical review
Serve as Owner's Engineer for Alternative Delivery projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-discipline collaboration; Multidisciplinary teams; Employee-owner collaboration
Communication Scope
Technical writing
Process & Methodology
Project delivery, Budget management
Full Job Description
Geotechnical Engineer – Phoenix, AZ Shape the Southwest with HDR At HDR, we believe that diverse perspectives fuel smarter solutions. As an employee-owner in a global architecture, engineering, and consulting firm, you’ll collaborate across disciplines to deliver some of the most impactful infrastructure projects in the Southwest and beyond. From highways to transit systems, railroads to military facilities, water facilities to renewable energy, our geotechnical engineers play a key role in shaping the future of communities across Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and California. If you’re looking for more than routine design work, HDR offers the opportunity to stretch your skills on complex, large-scale projects while being supported by a team that values innovation, professional growth, and cross-discipline collaboration. In the role of Geotechnical Engineer, we’ll count on you to: Scope, plan, and execute site characterization studies and field/laboratory investigations. Manage work by geotechnical subconsultants including drilling f irms, geophysical and special testing consultants, and test ing labs. Develop geologic and geotechnical designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for major transportation and infrastructure projects. Support and execute geotechnical analysis and design of foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, site grading, ground improvement, and pavement systems. Provide QA/QC reviews of geotechnical deliverables, including those prepared by subconsultants. P artner with single and multidisciplinary teams through all phases of a project—from concept to construction support Deliver projects on time and on budget while helping our clients navigate complex geotechnical challenges. Provide geotechnical planning, oversight and review in the role of Owner’s Engineer for Alternative Delivery projects. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or related Engineering. 8+ years of geotechnical or geological engineer
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