Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead

Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead

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.

Primary Responsibilities

The Trenchless Geotechnical Lead will report to the Trenchless Services Engineering Lead, having primary responsibilities revolving around the planning, managing and orchestrating of geologic and geotechnical initiatives associated with trenchless technologies: engineering, design and construction applications. The Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead will contribute to the Trenchless Program by: utilizing experience and expertise to apply geologic information to applicable engineering and design practices; leading, coordinating and executing geotechnical exploration campaigns; evaluating subsurface conditions for impacts to feasibility of design and construction; determining recommendations for solutions to problematic geologic conditions, and interfacing with the broader team to integrate geotechnical data, concepts and considerations into project deliverables.

Expected day-to-day tasks include:

• Focus on leading and executing comprehensive geotechnical investigations for various trenchless projects.
• Lead and generate geotechnical data reports and geotechnical engineering reports.
• Serve as a local resource to HDR's Area of Operations, representing HDR's Trenchless Services team to complete geotechnical investigations, site visits, and attend client meetings as required.
• Support geotechnical data management utilizing OpenGround and/or gINT software.
• Perform data management and quality control of geological data.
• Aid in geotechnical analyses of subsurface conditions.
• Interpret subsurface conditions and lead efforts for incorporating pertinent geological and geotechnical data/information into critical determinations during design and construction.
• Advance capabilities in software programs to allow for assistance in generating trenchless deliverables.
• Support as needed, Trenchless engineering, design and field services efforts across all regions and Areas.
• Travel as necessary to perform field work.
• Lead and manage workload and delegate responsibilities to other geologists or geotechnical professionals.
• Lead and manage a team of geotechnical-focused individuals.

This role will provide significant opportunity for professional growth and development. The individual hired into this role will have primary responsibilities revolving around the planning, managing and orchestrating geologic and geotechnical initiatives associated with trenchless technologies: engineering, design and construction applications. The Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead will be a dedicated resource to the Trenchless Service Line; however, the candidate will support additional geological and geotechnical related initiatives for projects across multiple business units and sectors as identified and time is allocated. The Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead will serve in a leadership role for the Trenchless Services team, and annual goals/objectives will generally include expanding the team's focus on geological and geotechnical based services through additional new-hires and direct reports for the selected candidate to lead and manage. The individual will be proficient with the use of gINT software, helping to fully develop our Trenchless team's geotechnical database and project deliverables. The individual will assess geotechnical data and determine subsurface material characteristics and parameters, then use the information to analyze how the subsurface conditions will affect trenchless design and construction. Additional skill sets in ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD Civil 3D software are desired, such that the candidate can use these programs for creating boring location maps, geologic maps, and geologic cross sections.

A candidate for this position must be a leader, self-motivated, accountable, responsible, reliable, and have strong abilities to work autonomously and communicate effectively, particularly when required to work from remote field locations. The individual must be open to travel, extensive hours at times, and outdoor work in order to support and complete assignments which are often field-based work, such as: onsite reconnaissance, geotechnical drilling, sampling, and logging, and performing trenchless construction oversight and inspection. As well, strong written and verbal communications skills are a must in order for successful integration into multidisciplinary project teams within HDR and client interfacing for project delivery. The targeted individual is highly motivated towards meeting project and team requirements and deadlines, technical advancement, and continuous improvement. In return, the candidate will receive continuous support from highly trained professionals dedicated to developing top quality deliverables utilizing Best Management Practices as they are recognized in the Trenchless Industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the OpenGround software.
• Proven history of ability to work and communicate successfully in remote work environments.
• Experience leading and managing direct reports.
• Experience managing subconsultants.
• Four-year degree with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or other related field required.
• Team oriented with strong desire to lead and drive geotechnical initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are a must.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel, gINT Software Products, ArcGIS, AutoDesk.
• Strong writing skills.
• Travel is required.
• PE and/or PG credentials.
• Knowledge and a good understanding of ASTM Standards for geotechnical concepts and subsurface material classification(s) based on various testing methods.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 7 years experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Minnesota: $112,529 - $160,755

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.