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 for problematic geologic conditions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute comprehensive geotechnical investigations for various trenchless projects.
- Direct and oversee subcontracted geotechnical drilling crews for exploratory campaigns.
- Perform 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 gINT software for data management and quality control.
- Support geotechnical analyses of subsurface conditions, including calculating subsurface parameters.
- Assess subsurface conditions and lead efforts for incorporating pertinent geological and geotechnical data into critical design and construction determinations.
- Interpret subsurface conditions and assist in generating design reports.
- Aid in advancing software capabilities to support trenchless deliverables.
- Support other business groups within HDR, including Trenchless engineering, design, and field services efforts across different business units and sectors.
- Maintain and report on daily construction activities while in the field.
- Monitor and report on geological field tests, 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.
Qualifications
- Four-year degree with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a 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.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments.
- Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
Skills
- Proficiency with gINT software.
- Experience leading and managing direct reports.
- Experience managing subconsultants.
- Knowledge and understanding of ASTM Standards for geotechnical concepts and subsurface material classification(s) based on various testing methods.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including 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
Expected compensation range: $120,182 - $172,810.
Schedule
Travel is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We believe in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. We are committed to fostering a collaborative culture, encouraging organizational trust, and connecting us closer to the clients and communities we serve.