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Geotechnical Engineer

HDR, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450

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HDR is an employee-owned company focused on creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower authentic contributions and new ideas to make a positive impact in our communities. Responsibilities

Development and completion of geotechnical field and laboratory investigations Preparation of proposals and reporting documents Completion and coordination of technical analyses for design Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will be familiar with geotechnical investigations, laboratory testing, and design activities for transportation projects including bridges, fill embankments, cut slopes, subgrades, pavements, retaining walls, and ground improvement. Involved in communication with both internal and external clients. Must be comfortable with design and project team coordination to confirm implementation of geotechnical recommendations into project documents. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) Professional Engineer's (PE) license in Commonwealth of VA (or ability to get it within six months of employment) 4+ years of geotechnical consulting experience associated with transportation projects Experience with developing and executing subsurface exploration and laboratory testing programs for soils and rock Independently complete proposal preparation and develop geotechnical data/engineering reports Independently complete and/or coordinate efforts for subsurface characterization, development of geotechnical design parameters, slope stability and settlement analysis, design of shallow foundations, deep foundations, retaining walls and pavements Proficient with Microsoft Office applications Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical emphasis Proficient with geotechnical software including gINT, Slope/W, APILE, LPILE, Settle3D as well as the ability to develop and execute designs using spreadsheets Project management experience Preference given to local candidates Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree 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 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-Virginia-Virginia Beach Other Locations: United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Vienna Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular

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