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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? 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.

HDR is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Transportation Business Group in North Carolina. This position may be based out of any of our five North Carolina offices (Asheville, Raleigh, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Wilmington). They will typically work under and with Senior Geotechnical staff and be responsible for the geotechnical analysis and design or the interpretation and understanding of subsurface conditions of infrastructure projects including but not limited to roadways, retaining walls, bridges, buildings, dams, soils and rock slopes, etc. Opportunities will exist to participate on high profile infrastructure projects in the Southeast and across the United States. They will also develop subsurface investigation and laboratory testing plans, review boring logs and laboratory data, and design plans for a variety of geotechnical tasks such as slope stability, driven piles and drilled shafts, and also provide project specific analysis / evaluation for sites with seismic considerations, including slide remediation, ground improvement, and others. They will prepare geotechnical reports and also expect to coordinate with project managers to implement measures to successfully meet all project goals and objectives. On a day-to-day basis, we'll also expect the Geotechnical Engineer to :

• Travel throughout North Carolina for site visits, client / project meetings, investigation layout and observation.
• 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.

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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. 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.