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.
• Complete field work to direct and oversee subcontracted geotechnical drilling crews for the exploratory campaign.
• 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.
• Manage and utilize OpenGround and/or gINT software to generate deliverables such as boring logs and cross sections to be included on design drawings.
• Manage and maintain geological data quality control.
• Lead geotechnical analyses of subsurface conditions, including calculating subsurface parameters required in geotechnical models such as hydraulic fracture and inadvertent returns analyses (HFIAs).
• Avoid and mitigate problematic subsurface conditions during the lifecycle of trenchless projects (planning through construction).
• Assist in generating design reports and incorporate pertinent geological and geotechnical data/information into critical determinations during design and construction.
• Support other business groups within the broader HDR organization, supporting Trenchless engineering, design, and field services efforts across all regions and Areas (including Transportation, Water, Federal, Resources, etc. Business Groups).
• 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.
• Lead and manage workload and delegate responsibilities to other geologists or geotechnical professionals as necessary to execute the geotechnical investigation campaigns for trenchless projects.
• Lead and manage a team of geotechnical-focused individuals, that may include geologists, specialists or other engineers.
• Provide significant opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Support additional geological and geotechnical related initiatives for projects across multiple business units and sectors as identified and time is allocated.
• 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.
• Help to fully develop our Trenchless team’s geotechnical database and project deliverables.
• Use ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD Civil 3D software for creating boring location maps, geologic maps, and geologic cross sections.
• Be proficient in MS Word and Excel, gINT Software Products, and have knowledge of ASTM Standards for geotechnical concepts and subsurface material classification(s) based on various testing methods.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or other related field required.
• 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.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.