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Transportation Geotechnical Business Class Leader
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HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Business Class Lead for national engagement in deep foundation design and construction. The role includes developing a cohesive south-east US geotechnical community of practice to align exceptional technical approaches with innovative, constructable solutions. The geotechnical business class lead will represent HDR geotechnical engineering to national and regional clients and clearly communicate geotechnical capabilities to aid in the procurement of work. Build relationships within all HDR business groups to develop technical expertise, elevate quality, and support strategic and profitable growth. This position includes the identification and hiring of appropriate geotechnical staff to support HDR’s strategic direction and emerging markets. Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate, monitor, and improve technical competencies of geotechnical business class staff in deep foundation design and construction to meet client needs and market drivers, guided by the Geotechnical business class strategies Engage alternate delivery projects to provide deep foundation design and construction expertise, including project approach and resource reviews for optimal team arrangement Select, train, mentor and manage geotechnical personnel Promote the geotechnical practice and establish partnerships to advance innovative concepts and mitigate risks for the benefit of HDR and its clients Contribute to HDR’s geotechnical practice and professional discipline groups, project teams, and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews Participate in geotechnical strategic planning and implementation Ensure geotechnical work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management Drive to continually refine processes to increase technical competence, efficiency of design, and quality of product Function as project manager or geotechnical task lead and take responsibility for production on projects Develop marketing plans and proposals, and participate in interviews while representing HDR in front of clients Collaborate with HDR geotechnical services director to align strategies and proactively drive the geotechnical community of practice Facilitate national training programs by maintaining NHI certified instructor credentials and engagement in DOT training deployment Preferred Qualifications
Active, or ability to obtain within 6 months, PE registration in AL, FL, MS, SC, and TN Proficient with geotechnical aspects of deep foundation construction and construction claim mitigation Master of Science or higher in Engineering (Geotechnical/Geologic engineering) or equivalent 15+ years of progressive experience leading geotechnical design efforts for public and private clients Demonstrated ability to complete geotechnical investigations and analyses for foundations, embankments, slopes, excavation support, and retaining structures for varied project types, including transportation clients Knowledge in rock and soil mechanics to understand technical elements and bring advanced concept solutions Experience with geotechnical engineering software to analyze static, dynamic, and seismic aspects of foundation design, including numerical modeling Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering field or closely related field 10 years of related experience Professional engineering registration and related technical experience Experience in development and management of diverse teams Ability to work with regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers Commitment to quality, improvement and HDR values Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture What We Believe
HDR is our company.
We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture and trust with clients and communities. Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment
where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups support belonging and contribution and are open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, EAP, paid time away, parental leave, holidays, retirement plan with employer match, referrals, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation ranges are location-dependent. Primary Location:
United States-Alabama-Mobile Other Locations:
United States-Various locations listed in the job posting Industry: Highway + Road • Schedule: Full-time • Employee Status: Regular • BusinessClass: Geotechnical Job Posting: Apr 14, 2025 HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to criminal histories or arrest records.
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Join to apply for the
Transportation Geotechnical Business Class Leader
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HDR Overview
HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Business Class Lead for national engagement in deep foundation design and construction. The role includes developing a cohesive south-east US geotechnical community of practice to align exceptional technical approaches with innovative, constructable solutions. The geotechnical business class lead will represent HDR geotechnical engineering to national and regional clients and clearly communicate geotechnical capabilities to aid in the procurement of work. Build relationships within all HDR business groups to develop technical expertise, elevate quality, and support strategic and profitable growth. This position includes the identification and hiring of appropriate geotechnical staff to support HDR’s strategic direction and emerging markets. Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate, monitor, and improve technical competencies of geotechnical business class staff in deep foundation design and construction to meet client needs and market drivers, guided by the Geotechnical business class strategies Engage alternate delivery projects to provide deep foundation design and construction expertise, including project approach and resource reviews for optimal team arrangement Select, train, mentor and manage geotechnical personnel Promote the geotechnical practice and establish partnerships to advance innovative concepts and mitigate risks for the benefit of HDR and its clients Contribute to HDR’s geotechnical practice and professional discipline groups, project teams, and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews Participate in geotechnical strategic planning and implementation Ensure geotechnical work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management Drive to continually refine processes to increase technical competence, efficiency of design, and quality of product Function as project manager or geotechnical task lead and take responsibility for production on projects Develop marketing plans and proposals, and participate in interviews while representing HDR in front of clients Collaborate with HDR geotechnical services director to align strategies and proactively drive the geotechnical community of practice Facilitate national training programs by maintaining NHI certified instructor credentials and engagement in DOT training deployment Preferred Qualifications
Active, or ability to obtain within 6 months, PE registration in AL, FL, MS, SC, and TN Proficient with geotechnical aspects of deep foundation construction and construction claim mitigation Master of Science or higher in Engineering (Geotechnical/Geologic engineering) or equivalent 15+ years of progressive experience leading geotechnical design efforts for public and private clients Demonstrated ability to complete geotechnical investigations and analyses for foundations, embankments, slopes, excavation support, and retaining structures for varied project types, including transportation clients Knowledge in rock and soil mechanics to understand technical elements and bring advanced concept solutions Experience with geotechnical engineering software to analyze static, dynamic, and seismic aspects of foundation design, including numerical modeling Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering field or closely related field 10 years of related experience Professional engineering registration and related technical experience Experience in development and management of diverse teams Ability to work with regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers Commitment to quality, improvement and HDR values Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture What We Believe
HDR is our company.
We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture and trust with clients and communities. Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment
where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups support belonging and contribution and are open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, EAP, paid time away, parental leave, holidays, retirement plan with employer match, referrals, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation ranges are location-dependent. Primary Location:
United States-Alabama-Mobile Other Locations:
United States-Various locations listed in the job posting Industry: Highway + Road • Schedule: Full-time • Employee Status: Regular • BusinessClass: Geotechnical Job Posting: Apr 14, 2025 HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to criminal histories or arrest records.
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