Job Description
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
In the role of Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- Develop geotechnical engineering designs, sketches, plans, specifications and estimates for flood walls, levees, bank protection, and pumping stations projects
- Develop and oversee geotechnical subsurface characterization programs for routine work
- Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
- Conduct and oversee teams responsible for slope stability, settlement, and seepage analysis and conduct geotechnical engineering studies on complex projects
- Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed
- Function as 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
Preferred Qualifications - A minimum of 3 years of previous experience
- MSCE preferred
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Previous experience with Microsoft Office applications, MicroStation or other software as appropriate
- Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement, seepage and deep foundation response software, as appropriate
- Experience with Bentley suite of geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog)
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location: United States-Texas-Houston
Other Locations: United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Louisiana-Metairie
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Geotechnical
Job Posting: Aug 12, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer ( We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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