Senior Technical Advisor

Taleo Social Sourcing • Lansing, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Advisor to join its Water Business Group team in the East Lansing, Michigan office on a full-time basis. The role supports project managers and lead designers by developing design calculations and documents for infrastructure projects across the country. The advisor provides technical expertise, industry leadership, risk management, and guidance to project teams throughout planning, design, procurement, and construction. Projects may include potable water, wastewater, storm water, dams and levees, water supply, and pumped storage structures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 20 years of experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered, such as a PE or P.Eng license.
• Extensive experience in project execution.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and standard design software.
• Comfort serving as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design, with a proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects.
• Commitment to active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related field.
• 20+ years of experience in tunnel planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation for transportation, water, wastewater, hydropower, utility, or mining projects.
• Demonstrated expertise with conventional tunneling methods, including drill-and-blast, SEM/NATM, sequential excavation, and ground improvement techniques.
• Extensive experience with mechanized tunneling systems, including EPB, slurry, hard rock, and mixed-face tunnel boring machines (TBMs).
• Experience developing Geotechnical Baseline Reports (GBRs), Geotechnical Data Reports (GDRs), tunneling risk assessments, and differing site conditions evaluations.
• Ability to serve as a trusted advisor during project pursuits, proposal development, strategic planning, and technical quality reviews.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and lead designers with developing design calculations and documents for infrastructure projects.
• Advise project teams across planning, design, procurement, and construction phases.
• Provide technical expertise, industry leadership, and risk management guidance.
• Contribute as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and provide technical leadership on projects.
• Support project pursuits, proposal development, strategic planning, and technical quality reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior