HDR · 3 months ago
Senior Geotechnical Engineer (PE)
United States-Arizona-Phoenix
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expHDR is a global architecture, engineering, and consulting firm that believes diverse perspectives fuel smarter solutions. In the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will scope, plan, and execute site characterization studies while managing geotechnical subconsultants and developing designs for major transportation and infrastructure projects.
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Responsibilities
Scope, plan, and execute site characterization studies and field/laboratory investigations
Manage work by geotechnical subconsultants including drilling firms, geophysical and special testing consultants, and testing 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
Partner 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
10 years of experience
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, GIS, and CADD, 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)
Knowledge of advanced numerical modeling techniques such as Finite Difference, Finite Element, Discrete Element, etc. and commercial software for advanced numerical modeling (Bentley, PLAXIS, Itasca FLAC)
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Master's in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or related Engineering
8+ years of geotechnical or geological engineering experience
Hands-on expertise with subsurface investigations, field/lab testing, foundation design, slope stability, settlement, and ground improvement
Experience with software such as SHAFT, LPILE, SETTLE3D, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, RocScience Programs, AASHTO MEPDG, GIS, or Civil 3D
Active participation in professional societies (ASCE, AEG, DFI, Geo Institute of ASCE)
Excellent interpersonal skills, technical writing ability, and the drive to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Company
HDR
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