Senior Engineering Geologist
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.
In the role of Senior Engineering Geologist, we'll count on you to
- Plan, implement, and manage geotechnical and geologic projects.
- Coordinate permits, rights of access, and utility location.
- Log boring and test trenches.
- Perform field mapping.
- Evaluate geologic site conditions and interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater data.
- Guide staff engineers and geologist in performing material characterization, seepage, slope stability, and settlement analyses, foundation and retaining wall design.
- Prepare reports, memos, and specifications.
- Support project manager in budget management, client updates, and general project management tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. in Engineering Geology strongly preferred.
- 5 years of professional experience pertaining to engineering geology, field work (soil logging/field mapping), foundation design, settlement analysis, seismic analysis, and report writing.
- Experience with transportation related projects, especially bridge foundation, retaining walls, storm damage, and pavement design.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences in both written and verbal formats.
- California P.E. or C.E.G. license, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- An outgoing and positive attitude, and dependable work ethic to meet all assigned project deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadline
- Sense of humor a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field
- A minimum of 10 years experience with a successful track record of marketing, project management, staff management and client satisfaction, business development skills, familiarity of local clients and markets
- Advanced degree may offset years of experience
- Prior experience with field work
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- Highly motivated self-starter
- Leadership skills and ability to manage in a team environment
- Excellent communication skills
- May require ability to travel
- 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.
