HDR · 2 hours ago
Geotechnical Engineer
Vienna, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. The Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for conducting geotechnical field and laboratory investigations, preparing proposals and reports, and coordinating technical analyses for design projects.
ArchitectureConsulting
Hiring Manager
Meisha Jackson, CIR
Responsibilities
Development and completion of geotechnical field and laboratory investigations
Preparation of proposals and reporting documents
Completion and coordination of technical analyses for design
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
HDR
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