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Primary Duties
- Help lead, plan, execute, and complete geotechnical tasks on assigned projects independently and collaboratively with a heavy focus on transportation projects in TN including the Tennessee Department of Transportation
- Review design and construction submittals for geotechnical compliance with applicable codes, design standards, project requirements, and contract documents
- Geotechnical investigations and design activities for mostly transportation-related projects such as roadways, retaining walls, hydraulic structures, bridges, and railroads
- Involvement in communication with both internal and external clients
- Geotechnical technical analyses, preparation of proposals and reports, and coordination with designers and contractors to implement recommendations on plans and in the field
- Engage in supporting the development of the technical scope of works and fee proposals, as well as responses to RFPs related to geotechnical services
- Participate in marking efforts of both internal and external clients
- Help grow and supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
- Function as a Project Manager on certain projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of this position
Core Competencies for a successful candidate
- Must be able to independently make decisions and recommendations that will impact a project's activities and direction
- Be a technical expert, leader, and authority in projects and tasks involving geotechnical engineering.
- Be knowledgeable of today's technical standards, including but not limited to AASHTO LRFD, FHWA, USACE, AREMA, etc.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively with team members and clients and demonstrate expertise in managing several complex tasks simultaneously
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- 10 years of experience in the general field of geotechnical engineering
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, MicroStation (PCSTABL, LPILE, and SHAFT), or other software as appropriate
- Ability to independently complete proposal preparation and develop geotechnical data/engineering reports
- Experience with the review of other's work for compliance with project technical requirements as applied to project submittals
- Ability to independently complete and/or coordinate analyses associated with the settlement, slope stability and embankment design, foundation design, seismic analysis, ground modification design, retaining wall design, lateral deep foundation response
- Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Successful candidates will have an attitude and commitment to being active participants in our employee-owned culture
- Participation in related professional societies (ASCE, TSPE) is encouraged
- Proficiency with geotechnical software including gINT, Slope/W, Seep/W, APILE, LPILE, MSEW3.0, GRLWeap, Settle3D (or other settlement software)
- The ability to develop and execute designs using spreadsheets and MATHCAD
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in 1 or more of the following:
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- Deep Foundations
- Shallow Foundations
- Retaining Walls
- Seismic Analysis including Liquefaction and Ground Modification Design
- Pavement Design and Rehabilitation
- Lateral Analyses
- Experience in subsurface investigations
- Field & laboratory testing and the determination of in-situ material properties
- Soil compaction and earthwork construction
- Soil mechanics
- Dams, levees, and hydraulic structures
- Foundation inspection and assessment
- Landslide and slope stability evaluations
- Bearing capacity and settlement
- Design and construction of foundations on alluvial soils
- Design and construction of foundations on karst bedrock geology, foundation inspection, and assessment
- Erosion protection design
- Project Management experience
- Candidates who reside locally are preferred
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- Bachelor's degree
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Previous experience with Microsoft Office applications, MicroStation or other software as appropriate
- 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.
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.
CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.
At HDR, health and safety matters.
For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.
If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.