HDR · 4 hours ago
Geotechnical Engineer
Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. They are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to coordinate field investigations, perform geotechnical analyses, and prepare reports to support engineering design for various infrastructure projects.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Coordinate field investigations and laboratory testing
Prepare geotechnical elements and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for Section 408 submittals
Perform geotechnical engineering to support design recommendations for bridge foundations, retaining walls, and earthen embankments for roadways, railroads, dams and levees
Perform geotechnical engineering analyses for the vertical and lateral capacity of deep foundations; slope stability and settlement analyses for roadway and railway embankments; slope stability, settlement and seepage analysis for dams and levees; and subgrade evaluations for roadways and track beds for railroads
Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and memos
Review and edit the geotechnical aspects of plans and specifications
Periodically observe the construction of earthwork for roadways, dams and levees; installation of driven piles and drilled shafts
Complete site reconnaissance for the planning of geotechnical investigations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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
Preferred
Experience with Iowa transportation projects
MSCE or ongoing coursework toward an MSCE
Preference given to local candidates
Experience with local geology (Nebraska/Iowa)
Technical and budget management of the geotechnical tasks
Project management experience
The candidate should be capable of working independently and efficiently under the general supervision of senior-level Geotechnical Engineers
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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