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?
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Each and every 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. We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
In the role of Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- Conduct geotechnical field and laboratory investigations
- Prepare technical reports and documentation
- Perform and coordinate geotechnical analyses to support project design
- 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.
- 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.
- A Geotechnical Engineer's traits include organizing, coordinating, and executing field exploration efforts, geotechnical analyses, and development of geotechnical reporting documents.
- Expected to make decisions and recommendations that impact project direction and activities, with guidance and direction from senior geotechnical engineers.
- This individual is required to exhibit excellent communication skills, work collaboratively with team members and clients, and demonstrate the ability to manage tasks simultaneously.
- Will be responsible for working directly with the senior geotechnical engineering staff and other team members to complete assigned work.
#LI-BC2 Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical emphasis.
- 3+ 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 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
- 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
- A minimum of 3 years of previous experience
- MSCE preferred
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
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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
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
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United States-Tennessee-Nashville
Industry
:
Highway + Road
Schedule
:
Full-time
Employee Status
:
Regular
BusinessClass
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Geotechnical
Job Posting
:
Feb 24, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
Feb 25, 2026