Geotechnical Engineer

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Omaha, Nebraska office.

The primary duties for this position include:

• Coordinate field investigations and laboratory testing.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering related field required.
• 4+ years of related industry experience and PE licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSCE or ongoing coursework toward MSCE.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

The candidate should be capable of working independently and efficiently under the general supervision of senior-level Geotechnical Engineers. Technical and budget management of the geotechnical tasks mentioned above are a plus. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is also a plus.

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