Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead
About the role
The Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead plays a crucial role in the Trenchless Services Engineering Lead team. Reporting directly to the Trenchless Services Engineering Lead, this position oversees geologic and geotechnical initiatives related to trenchless technologies. The role involves planning, managing, and orchestrating geotechnical investigations, designing and constructing projects, and integrating geotechnical data into project deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Utilize experience and expertise to apply geologic information to engineering and design practices.
- Lead, coordinate, and execute geotechnical exploration campaigns.
- Evaluate subsurface conditions for impacts to feasibility of design and construction.
- Determine recommendations for solutions to problematic geologic conditions.
- Interface with the broader team to integrate geotechnical data, concepts, and considerations into project deliverables.
- Focus on leading and executing comprehensive geotechnical investigations for various trenchless projects.
- Complete field work to direct and oversee subcontracted geotechnical drilling crews.
- Perform field soil and rock logging and testing.
- Collect geotechnical data.
- Coordinate laboratory programs.
- Analyze data and generate reports.
- Serve as a local resource to HDR’s Area of Operations.
- Support geotechnical data management utilizing OpenGround and/or gINT software.
- Aid in geotechnical analyses of subsurface conditions.
- Create geological cross sections for HFIAs.
- Aid in generating design reports.
- Advance capabilities in software programs to assist in generating trenchless deliverables.
- Support other business groups within the broader HDR organization.
- Monitor and report on daily construction activities.
- Communicate effectively with clients and team members off-site.
- Travel as necessary, including longer term travel, to perform field work.
- Lead and manage workload and delegate responsibilities to other geologists or geotechnical professionals.
- Manage workload and accountability of direct reports.
- Plan, resource forecast, cost estimate, schedule, and manage risk for all geological and geotechnical initiatives.
Requirements
- Four-year degree with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or other related field.
- Minimum of 7 years experience.
- Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on role.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Good leadership and organizational skills.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
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.
- Team-oriented with strong desire to lead and drive geotechnical initiatives.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- 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.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package 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.
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $120,182 - $172,810.
Schedule
Flexible work schedule to accommodate field-based responsibilities and travel requirements.