HDR
Transportation Geotechnical Business Class Leader
HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Business Class Lead for national engagement in deep foundation design and construction, and for building a cohesive south-east US geotechnical community of practice to align technical approaches with innovative, constructable solutions. The leader will represent HDR geotechnical engineering to national and regional clients, communicate geotechnical capabilities for procurement, and collaborate with HDR business groups to develop an impactful geotechnical practice. The role includes identifying and hiring geotechnical staff to support HDR’s strategic direction and emerging markets. Primary responsibilities Coordinate, monitor, and improve technical competencies of geotechnical staff in deep foundation design and construction to meet client needs and market drivers, guided by 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 HDR and clients Contribute to HDR’s geotechnical practice and professional discipline groups, project teams, and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement QA/QC reviews Participate in geotechnical strategic planning and implementation Ensure geotechnical work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management Drive process refinement to increase technical competence, design efficiency, and product quality Function as project manager or geotechnical task lead and take responsibility for production on projects Develop marketing plans and proposals, and participate in interviews representing HDR in front of clients Work with HDR geotechnical services director to align strategies and drive the geotechnical community of practice Facilitate national training programs by maintaining NHI certified instructor credential and participation 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) or equivalent 15+ years of progressive experience leading geotechnical design efforts for public and private clients Experience completing geotechnical investigations and analyses for foundations, embankments, slopes, excavation support and retaining structures for varied project types, including transportation clients Strong knowledge of rock and soil mechanics to develop advanced solutions Experience with geotechnical engineering software for static, dynamic, and seismic analyses, including numerical modeling Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related field 10 years of related experience Professional registration and related technical experience Experience in development and management of diverse teams Ability to work cooperatively with regional directors, operations managers, and marketing managers on business class efforts Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture What We Believe HDR is our company. We collaborate across life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, fostering trust and a sense of belonging 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. We support employee networks and provide comprehensive benefits and a competitive compensation package.
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HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Business Class Lead for national engagement in deep foundation design and construction, and for building a cohesive south-east US geotechnical community of practice to align technical approaches with innovative, constructable solutions. The leader will represent HDR geotechnical engineering to national and regional clients, communicate geotechnical capabilities for procurement, and collaborate with HDR business groups to develop an impactful geotechnical practice. The role includes identifying and hiring geotechnical staff to support HDR’s strategic direction and emerging markets. Primary responsibilities Coordinate, monitor, and improve technical competencies of geotechnical staff in deep foundation design and construction to meet client needs and market drivers, guided by 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 HDR and clients Contribute to HDR’s geotechnical practice and professional discipline groups, project teams, and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement QA/QC reviews Participate in geotechnical strategic planning and implementation Ensure geotechnical work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management Drive process refinement to increase technical competence, design efficiency, and product quality Function as project manager or geotechnical task lead and take responsibility for production on projects Develop marketing plans and proposals, and participate in interviews representing HDR in front of clients Work with HDR geotechnical services director to align strategies and drive the geotechnical community of practice Facilitate national training programs by maintaining NHI certified instructor credential and participation 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) or equivalent 15+ years of progressive experience leading geotechnical design efforts for public and private clients Experience completing geotechnical investigations and analyses for foundations, embankments, slopes, excavation support and retaining structures for varied project types, including transportation clients Strong knowledge of rock and soil mechanics to develop advanced solutions Experience with geotechnical engineering software for static, dynamic, and seismic analyses, including numerical modeling Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related field 10 years of related experience Professional registration and related technical experience Experience in development and management of diverse teams Ability to work cooperatively with regional directors, operations managers, and marketing managers on business class efforts Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture What We Believe HDR is our company. We collaborate across life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, fostering trust and a sense of belonging 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. We support employee networks and provide comprehensive benefits and a competitive compensation package.
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