Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead

About the role

The Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead will report to the Trenchless Services Engineering Lead, contributing to the Trenchless Program by applying geologic information to engineering and design practices, leading geotechnical exploration campaigns, evaluating subsurface conditions, and recommending solutions to problematic geologic conditions. This role involves leading comprehensive geotechnical investigations, managing geotechnical data, and supporting other business groups.

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, 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.
• Generate geotechnical data reports and geotechnical engineering reports.
• Represent 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, generating deliverables such as boring logs and cross sections to be included on design drawings.
• Manage and delegate responsibilities to other geologists or geotechnical professionals as necessary to execute geotechnical investigation campaigns for trenchless projects.
• Assess subsurface conditions with intent to interpret impacts to/from Trenchless projects and assist the Team and clients in addressing problematic subsurface conditions to provide recommendations for mitigation as needed throughout the lifecycle of trenchless projects (planning through construction).
• Interpret subsurface conditions and lead efforts for incorporating pertinent geological and geotechnical data/information into critical determinations during design and construction.
• Create geological cross sections to be utilized in HFIAs.
• Aid in geotechnical analyses of subsurface conditions, including calculating subsurface parameters required in geotechnical models such as hydraulic fracture and inadvertent returns analyses (HFIAs).
• Support other business groups within the broader HDR organization.
• Support as needed, Trenchless engineering, design, and field services efforts across all regions and Areas (including Transportation, Water, Federal, Resources, etc. Business Groups).
• Maintain a high level of quality in field data presentation.
• Monitor and report on daily construction activities, interface with construction contractors, and communicate effectively to clients and team members off-site.
• Travel as necessary, including longer term travel, to perform field work.
• Perform site reconnaissance, geotechnical field logging, and oversight of geotechnical field investigations.
• Present field data in a timely manner with a high level of quality.
• Manage workload and delegate responsibilities to other geologists or geotechnical professionals as necessary to execute the geotechnical investigation campaigns for trenchless projects.
• Manage workload and accountability and perform routine communications, mentoring, and performance reviews of direct reports as well as organizational required trainings for managers.
• Plan, resource forecasting, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk management for all geological and geotechnical initiatives.

Requirements

• 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 by being accountable and reliable for contributions to our Trenchless Services Team as well as larger multidisciplinary project teams during project delivery.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 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 is a must.