Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead

Primary 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.
• Perform field work to direct and oversee subcontracted geotechnical drilling crews.
• Complete field soil and rock logging and testing.
• Collect geotechnical data.
• Coordinate laboratory programs.
• Analyze data and generate reports.
• Generate geotechnical data reports and engineering reports.
• Represent HDR’s Trenchless Services team in geotechnical investigations, site visits, and client meetings.
• Manage and utilize OpenGround and/or gINT software for data management and quality control.
• Create geological cross sections and generate deliverables using the same software.
• Support geotechnical data management and quality control.
• Assess subsurface conditions and interpret impacts to/from trenchless projects.
• Aid in geotechnical analyses of subsurface conditions, including calculating subsurface parameters.
• Interpret subsurface conditions and lead efforts for incorporating pertinent geological and geotechnical data into critical determinations during design and construction.
• Monitor and report on daily construction activities, interface with construction contractors, and communicate effectively with clients and team members off-site.
• Travel as necessary, including longer term travel, to perform field work.
• Monitor and report on daily activities, run geological field tests, interpret lab test results, maintain field test equipment, and present field data.
• Lead and manage workload and delegate responsibilities to other geologists or geotechnical professionals.
• Manage workload and accountability of direct reports and perform routine communications, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• 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.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in OpenGround software, managing direct reports, managing subconsultants, proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and knowledge of ASTM Standards for geotechnical concepts and subsurface material classification(s).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.