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 Geologist I, we'll count on you to
- Travel required 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 visits to observe 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 geologic techniques and procedures
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with field work a plus but not required
- Experience preparing technical reports, well diagrams, and boring logs a plus but not required
- Experience with GIS preferred
- Familiarity with CAD software (MicroStation) preferred
- Must be willing to travel throughout North Carolina and Southeast region as needed
- Preference given to local candidates
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field
- Ability to assess and classify soil and rock samples to determine geologic type
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs
- Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
- 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.
Primary Location
:
United States-North Carolina-Asheville
Other Locations
:
United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington
Industry
:
Highway + Road
Schedule
:
Full-time
Employee Status
:
Regular
BusinessClass
:
Geotechnical
Job Posting
:
May 13, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
May 13, 2026