HDR
Overview
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Central / West Tunnel Practice Lead
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HDR . This is a key leadership role that functions in partnership with some of the best and brightest water professionals in the industry. This person will lead some of the largest and most significant infrastructure projects in the Central and West Regions, focusing on hydraulic tunnel engineering. This is a professional that is well versed in all aspects of services for trenchless projects. We have a strong backlog of conveyance work and opportunities for continued growth. You will support design teams, oversee all aspects of trenchless discipline and multi-benefit projects with a high degree of technical complexity. The position will help build and maintain client relations, participate in project development and contract document preparation, and work with HDR staff across disciplines. Regular travel can be expected to support project execution, ongoing business development efforts, and to meet with internal and external stakeholders. HDR is an employee-owned company committed to inclusion and impact. See HDR’s story and values in the content below.
Responsibilities
Direct involvement and oversight on select projects to manage tunnel related services Advising on and review of alternatives analyses and feasibility studies related to tunnels Risk management and risk awareness of the WBG tunneling portfolio Subconsultant vetting and working with teams for subconsultant risk management including required Quality Assurance activities and scope provisions Assessment and enhancement of HDR’s capabilities regarding tunnel construction and trenchless technologies including SEM and NATM Collaboration with HDR’s WBG Tunnel Practice Lead and Geotechnical Cross Sector Verify qualifications and training of field staff assigned to construction phase services related to tunnels Secondary responsibilities Cost engineering support Skills and bench-depth management for tunnel instrumentation, mechanical, civil, and design support for projects Assessing terrestrial and marine construction capabilities Numerical modeling to support tunnel projects including ground/structure interaction Technologies for coordination/production of design and contract documents Site characterization and geotechnical evaluations Construction engineering support Inspections and condition assessments Resiliency, operations, and emergency response issues
Qualifications
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 10 years related experience Minimum 5 years project management experience Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng) MS Office and MS Project experience Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills Commitment to HDR’s employee-owned culture Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree Ability to communicate and coordinate work within an integrated multidisciplinary team U.S. focused tunneling design and construction Experience leading design and construction of tunnels and underground facilities Geotechnical expertise and familiarity with ground conditions Experience with SEM, NATM, SCL, EPBM, cut-and-cover Publications, professional society involvement Ph.D. in engineering or related field Experience managing staff, clients and contracts; hiring for an engineering firm Marketing and business development skills and industry contacts Experience with numerical analysis tools (e.g., FLAC, UDEC, PLAXIS, MIDAS, MODFLOW) Ground-structure interaction modeling (FEM or similar) Experience in large-scale underground projects and urban tunneling Prior construction/contractor experience Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills
What We Believe
HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences to make great things possible every day and to strengthen our collaborative culture and trust with clients and communities.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. HDR supports eight Employee Network Groups to foster belonging and engagement. HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive compensation range. The expected compensation range for this position is $116,802 - $231,750 depending on skills, experience, education and location.
Location : United States (multiple locations listed)
Industry : Water
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories. Job posting date: Oct 13, 2025.
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Join to apply for the
Central / West Tunnel Practice Lead
role at
HDR . This is a key leadership role that functions in partnership with some of the best and brightest water professionals in the industry. This person will lead some of the largest and most significant infrastructure projects in the Central and West Regions, focusing on hydraulic tunnel engineering. This is a professional that is well versed in all aspects of services for trenchless projects. We have a strong backlog of conveyance work and opportunities for continued growth. You will support design teams, oversee all aspects of trenchless discipline and multi-benefit projects with a high degree of technical complexity. The position will help build and maintain client relations, participate in project development and contract document preparation, and work with HDR staff across disciplines. Regular travel can be expected to support project execution, ongoing business development efforts, and to meet with internal and external stakeholders. HDR is an employee-owned company committed to inclusion and impact. See HDR’s story and values in the content below.
Responsibilities
Direct involvement and oversight on select projects to manage tunnel related services Advising on and review of alternatives analyses and feasibility studies related to tunnels Risk management and risk awareness of the WBG tunneling portfolio Subconsultant vetting and working with teams for subconsultant risk management including required Quality Assurance activities and scope provisions Assessment and enhancement of HDR’s capabilities regarding tunnel construction and trenchless technologies including SEM and NATM Collaboration with HDR’s WBG Tunnel Practice Lead and Geotechnical Cross Sector Verify qualifications and training of field staff assigned to construction phase services related to tunnels Secondary responsibilities Cost engineering support Skills and bench-depth management for tunnel instrumentation, mechanical, civil, and design support for projects Assessing terrestrial and marine construction capabilities Numerical modeling to support tunnel projects including ground/structure interaction Technologies for coordination/production of design and contract documents Site characterization and geotechnical evaluations Construction engineering support Inspections and condition assessments Resiliency, operations, and emergency response issues
Qualifications
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 10 years related experience Minimum 5 years project management experience Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng) MS Office and MS Project experience Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills Commitment to HDR’s employee-owned culture Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree Ability to communicate and coordinate work within an integrated multidisciplinary team U.S. focused tunneling design and construction Experience leading design and construction of tunnels and underground facilities Geotechnical expertise and familiarity with ground conditions Experience with SEM, NATM, SCL, EPBM, cut-and-cover Publications, professional society involvement Ph.D. in engineering or related field Experience managing staff, clients and contracts; hiring for an engineering firm Marketing and business development skills and industry contacts Experience with numerical analysis tools (e.g., FLAC, UDEC, PLAXIS, MIDAS, MODFLOW) Ground-structure interaction modeling (FEM or similar) Experience in large-scale underground projects and urban tunneling Prior construction/contractor experience Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills
What We Believe
HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences to make great things possible every day and to strengthen our collaborative culture and trust with clients and communities.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. HDR supports eight Employee Network Groups to foster belonging and engagement. HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive compensation range. The expected compensation range for this position is $116,802 - $231,750 depending on skills, experience, education and location.
Location : United States (multiple locations listed)
Industry : Water
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories. Job posting date: Oct 13, 2025.
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