HDR
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Geotechnical Designer/EIT
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
1+ yrsMinimum
351 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
78 green cardsCertified filings
Geotechnical EngineeringSlope Stability AnalysisSettlement AnalysisSubsurface CharacterizationLiquefaction AnalysisGround ImprovementMicroStationEngineer in Training (EIT) CertificationMS Office
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.351H-1B approved
98%approval rate
134new H-1B hires
78PERM certified
$144,414median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
202378
202498
2025145
202630
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202323
202426
202517
202628
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202322
202415
202535
20266
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Job description
Summary
HDR is an employee-owned engineering and design company focused on transportation infrastructure and connected communities. The Geotechnical Designer/EIT will perform geotechnical analyses and design for infrastructure projects, oversee subsurface exploration programs, prepare technical documents, and coordinate with project managers and senior geotechnical staff.
Responsibilities
- Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of cost estimates, plans and specifications
- Oversee geotechnical subsurface characterization programs for routine work and in accordance with applicable standards. For oversight of subsurface exploration activities, up to 40% travel is expected
- Set up field exploration programs and coordinate with subcontractors
- Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedure
- Conduct slope stability and settlement analysis on routine and moderately sized projects
- 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
- Capable of working independently or in a team environment assisting Senior Geotechnical staff. Perform assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
Skills
- 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
- Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
- Experience with CAD software (MicroStation) preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Local candidates preferred
Qualifications
Must Haves
- 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
Nice to Haves
- Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
- Experience with CAD software (MicroStation) preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Local candidates preferred
Benefits
- Employee ownership at HDR
- Access to HDR's eight Employee Network Groups, open to all employees, which foster belonging and a supportive environment
