About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Employee-owned HDR is currently seeking qualified individuals for our growing dam, levee, and civil works program in Colorado. Our globally coordinated, locally delivered team is committed to improving the resiliency, sustainability, and safety of our communities. Our nation's dams, levees and water supply systems are being upgraded and rebuilt and HDR engineers are leading the way to solve our toughest water infrastructure problems.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support our expanding geologic & geotechnical section within our Denver, CO office. The primary duties of the position include:

• To plan, execute, and complete geotechnical tasks on assigned projects independently and collaboratively.
• Review design and construction submittals for geotechnical compliance with applicable codes, design standards, project requirements, and contract documents.
• Perform geotechnical analyses, prepare proposals and reports, and coordinate with designers and contractors to implement recommendations on plans and in the field.
• Support development of technical scope of works and fee proposals, as well as new project pursuits related to geotechnical services.
• Leadership role in planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of entry- and mid-level professionals
• Participation on Risk Informed Decision Making (RIDM) teams

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Required Qualifications

• Candidate will be a technical expert, leader, and authority in projects and tasks involving geotechnical/geologic engineering. Required qualifications include:
• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Engineering Geology, or Civil Engineering
• PE with ability to obtain CO through reciprocity.
• Geotechnical engineering experience on dams, levees, hydraulic structures, or civil works infrastructure.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, and engineering software (SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, gINT, GIS, Civil 3D, Leapfrog, Settle3D) or other software as appropriate.
• Knowledgeable of today's technical standards, including but not limited to USACE, Reclamation, FERC, etc.
• Ability to independently develop geotechnical data/engineering reports
• Ability to independently make decisions and recommendations that will impact a project's activities and direction
• Experienced with the technical review for compliance with project technical requirements
• Ability to independently complete and/or coordinate analyses associated with settlement, slope stability and embankment design, foundation design, retaining wall design, lateral deep foundation response, required
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments successfully.
• The candidate shall have at least 10 years or more experience in the general field of geotechnical or geological engineering, specializing in:
  • Dams, levees and hydraulic structures
  • Shallow/Deep Foundations
  • Lateral Analyses
  • Experience in subsurface investigations
  • Field & laboratory testing and the determination of in-situ material properties
  • Soil compaction and earthwork construction
  • Soil mechanics
  • Seepage and piping
  • Foundation inspection and assessment
  • Landslide and slope stability evaluations
  • Bearing capacity and settlement
  • Design and construction of foundations
  • Erosion protection design

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Engineering Geology, or Civil Engineering
• Technical experience including construction management services and field investigations for dams, levees, and hydraulic structures projects
• Active participation in related professional societies (ASCE, USSD, ASDSO, AEG, DFI, GEER)
• Experience with Risk Analyses (Screening, SQRA, QRA, etc.)
• The ability to manage a multi-discipline project team.
• A minimum of 10 years of geotechnical experience.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $114,037.00 - $162,910.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)