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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Geotechnical Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450

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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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:

https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story Each 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. Primary Duties of the Geotechnical Engineer include:

Development and completion of geotechnical field and laboratory investigations Preparation of proposals and reporting documents Completion and coordination of technical analyses for design 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. The candidate should be involved in communication with both internal and external clients and be comfortable with design and project team coordination to ensure the implementation of geotechnical recommendations into project documents. A Geotechnical Engineer’s traits include organizing, coordinating, and executing field exploration efforts, geotechnical analyses, and development of geotechnical reporting documents. The individual is expected to make decisions and recommendations that impact project direction and activities, with guidance from senior geotechnical engineers. Excellent communication skills, collaboration, task management, and direct work with senior staff are essential. Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) Professional Engineer's (PE) license in the Commonwealth of VA (or ability to obtain within six months) 4+ years of geotechnical consulting experience related to transportation projects Experience with subsurface exploration and laboratory testing for soils and rock Ability to independently prepare proposals and develop geotechnical reports Experience with geotechnical design parameters, slope stability, settlement analysis, foundations, retaining walls, and pavements Proficiency in Microsoft Office Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical emphasis (preferred) Proficiency with geotechnical software such as gINT, Slope/W, APILE, LPILE, Settle3D Preference for local candidates *LI-MJ1 Required Qualifications:

PE or P.Eng license Experience with Microsoft Office, MicroStation, or similar software Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft software for slope stability, settlement, seepage, and deep foundations Experience with Bentley geotechnical data management tools (gINT, OpenGround, LeapFrog) Active participation in our employee-owned culture is essential What We Believe:

HDR is our company. We build on each other's experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, fosters trust, and strengthens our connections with clients and communities. Our Commitment:

As employee owners, we all play a role in creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our Employee Network Groups support this goal and foster a sense of belonging and contribution. Additional Details:

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HDR is committed to employment equity and is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal history or records. Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges and are always looking for talented individuals to join our global teams.

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