HDR
Overview
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story 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. The Central/West Tunnel Practice Lead is a professional well versed in all aspects of services for trenchless projects, with a strong backlog of conveyance work and opportunities for continued growth. 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 expertise with Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) and the New Austrian Tunneling Method (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 mechanical consulting and design support for projects Assessing terrestrial and marine construction capabilities Numerical modeling to support tunnel projects including modeling of ground/structure interaction and underpinning of buildings and utilities Technologies for coordination/production of design (calculations), design products, and contract documents Site characterization and geotechnical evaluations Construction Engineering support Inspections and Condition Assessments Resiliency, operations, and emergency response issues Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications Masters degree Ability to communicate and coordinate work within an integrated multidisciplinary team Applicable experience in U.S. focused tunneling design and construction Leading the design and construction of tunnels and underground facilities for major projects Rock mechanics, soil mechanics, and geotechnical engineering Wide varieties of ground conditions Applications of various approaches and technologies such as SEM, NATM, SCL, EPBM, and cut-and-cover techniques Track record of industry facing publication and presentation of technical papers and active participation in professional organizations Ph.D. in engineering or related field Previous experience managing staff, clients and contracts, and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm Excellent marketing and business development skills and related contacts Experience in numerical analysis such as FLAC, UDEC, PHASES2, PLAXIS 2D & 3D, MIDAS GTS, MODFLOW, etc. is a plus Ground-structure-interaction modelling (FEM or similar) Experience in large scale underground projects, urban tunneling, tunnel rehabilitation Prior working experience in construction or working for a contractor Robust interpersonal skills and professional demeanor for client interaction Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 10 years related experience A minimum 5 years project management experience Requires 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 (Access would be a plus) Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must EEO/Benefits HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to employment equity and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Location and Other Details
Primary Location: United States-Wisconsin-Madison Other Locations: United States multiple locations; see posting for details. Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Pump Stations and Pipelines Job Posting: Oct 13, 2025 Where to Apply
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story 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. The Central/West Tunnel Practice Lead is a professional well versed in all aspects of services for trenchless projects, with a strong backlog of conveyance work and opportunities for continued growth. 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 expertise with Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) and the New Austrian Tunneling Method (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 mechanical consulting and design support for projects Assessing terrestrial and marine construction capabilities Numerical modeling to support tunnel projects including modeling of ground/structure interaction and underpinning of buildings and utilities Technologies for coordination/production of design (calculations), design products, and contract documents Site characterization and geotechnical evaluations Construction Engineering support Inspections and Condition Assessments Resiliency, operations, and emergency response issues Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications Masters degree Ability to communicate and coordinate work within an integrated multidisciplinary team Applicable experience in U.S. focused tunneling design and construction Leading the design and construction of tunnels and underground facilities for major projects Rock mechanics, soil mechanics, and geotechnical engineering Wide varieties of ground conditions Applications of various approaches and technologies such as SEM, NATM, SCL, EPBM, and cut-and-cover techniques Track record of industry facing publication and presentation of technical papers and active participation in professional organizations Ph.D. in engineering or related field Previous experience managing staff, clients and contracts, and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm Excellent marketing and business development skills and related contacts Experience in numerical analysis such as FLAC, UDEC, PHASES2, PLAXIS 2D & 3D, MIDAS GTS, MODFLOW, etc. is a plus Ground-structure-interaction modelling (FEM or similar) Experience in large scale underground projects, urban tunneling, tunnel rehabilitation Prior working experience in construction or working for a contractor Robust interpersonal skills and professional demeanor for client interaction Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 10 years related experience A minimum 5 years project management experience Requires 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 (Access would be a plus) Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must EEO/Benefits HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to employment equity and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Location and Other Details
Primary Location: United States-Wisconsin-Madison Other Locations: United States multiple locations; see posting for details. Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Pump Stations and Pipelines Job Posting: Oct 13, 2025 Where to Apply
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