Geotechnical Designer/EIT

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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In the role of Geotechnical Designer/EIT we'll count on you to:

• Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
• Conduct slope stability, soil analysis and other geotechnical engineering studies
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
• Perform other duties as needed
• Perform field tasks including drilling oversight and construction observations. Expect to perform field related tasks for up to 75% of the time. Possible project sites located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut. Occasional travel outside the US Northeast may be expected to help cover HDR high workload demands in other areas of the country.
• Proficient use of geotechnical software including LPile, Group, Apile, Shaft, Deepex. Slide, Slope/W. Seep/W Settle3, gINT. Placid 2D and 3D preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or directly related field
• Master's degree
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates hired without their EIT will be given the title "Geotechnical Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience with MS Office and software applications
• 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-Massachusetts-Boston Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Geotechnical Job Posting: May 7, 2024