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Geotechnical Designer/EIT

HDR, Inc.
United States, Virginia, Glen Allen
4480 Cox Rd Ste 103 (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2025

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?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

The primary duties of the Geotechnical EIT are to support the geotechnical group by providing coordination and oversight of field investigations, execution of technical analyses, and development of reports under the oversight of a licensed Geotechnical Engineer. Candidates will have the ability to quickly become familiar with geotechnical investigation techniques and design activities for transportation projects including bridge foundations, embankments, cuts, subgrades, pavements, retaining walls, and ground improvement. Candidates will communicate primarily with internal HDR staff on assignments, but must also be comfortable interacting with HDR's external clients as a secondary point of contact.

The primary duties of the Geotechnical Designer/EIT are to support the geotechnical group by providing coordination and oversight of field investigations, execution of technical analyses, and development of reports under the oversight of a licensed Geotechnical Engineer. Candidates will have the ability to quickly become familiar with geotechnical investigation techniques and design activities for transportation projects including bridge foundations, embankments, cuts, subgrades, pavements, retaining walls, and ground improvement. Candidates will communicate primarily with internal HDR staff on assignments but must also be comfortable interacting with HDR's external clients as a secondary point of contact.

A Geotechnical Designer/EIT candidate's traits include organizing, coordinating, and executing field exploration efforts, geotechnical analyses, and development of geotechnical reporting documents. This individual is required to exhibit excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with team members, and a demonstrated willingness to learn. Will be responsible for working directly with members of HDR's geotechnical team to complete assigned work. The successful candidate will have an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of HDR's employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
  • Local candidates preferred
  • Ability to support proposal preparation and development of geotechnical data/engineering reports
  • Ability to support completion of analyses associated with soil and rock slope stability, foundation design, retaining wall design, lateral deep foundation response and pavement condition assessments and thickness design

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

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.

Primary Location : United States-Virginia-Glen Allen
Industry : Highway + Road
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Geotechnical
Job Posting : Nov 18, 2025
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