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Geotechnical EIT/Designer

HDR, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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Job Summary HDR is looking for a Geotechnical EIT/Designer in one of our five North Carolina offices (Raleigh, Charlotte, Asheville, Winston‑Salem, Wilmington). The candidate will typically work under the direction of a licensed PE and be responsible for the geotechnical analysis and design of infrastructure projects, including but not limited to roadways, retaining walls, bridges, buildings, dams, soils and rock slopes, asphalt and concrete pavements, etc. Opportunities exist to participate on high‑profile infrastructure projects in the southeast and across the United States (travel is required for site visits). They will also review boring logs, laboratory data, and design plans for a variety of geotechnical tasks such as slope stability, driven piles and drilled shafts, and provide project specific analysis for sites with seismic considerations, including liquefaction potential, slide remediation, ground improvement and others. They’ll prepare drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports, and be expected to coordinate with project managers to implement measures to successfully meet all project goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Travel throughout the Southeast to perform oversight of drilling operations, including logging and classifying soil and rock materials in accordance with applicable standards

Set up field exploration programs and coordinate with subcontractors

Conduct field inspections of construction activities, including earthwork and foundation installations

Have strong oral and written communication skills

Be capable of working independently or in a team environment assisting senior geotechnical staff

Perform assignments exercising judgement in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related technical discipline required

EIT certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months required; candidates without their EIT will initially be titled "Geotechnical Designer"

Experience with GIS preferred

Familiarity with CAD software (MicroStation) preferred

Local candidates are preferred

Must have a knowledge of soil mechanics

Must have a familiarity with geotechnical engineering software and Microsoft office programs

Must be willing to travel throughout the Southeast, mainly NC

Must have strong oral and written communication skills

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

Company Beliefs 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.

Commitment to Inclusion 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.

Legal / EEO Statement At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer . We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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