Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead

HDR • Omaha, NE

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Four-year degree with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or other related field required.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel, gINT Software Products, ArcGIS, AutoDesk.
• Strong writing skills.
• Knowledge and a good understanding of ASTM Standards for geotechnical concepts and subsurface material classification(s) based on various testing methods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the OpenGround software.
• Proven history of ability to work and communicate successfully in remote work environments.
• Experience leading and managing direct reports.
• Experience managing subconsultants.
• Team oriented with strong desire to lead and drive geotechnical initiatives by being accountable and reliable for contributions to our Trenchless Services Team as well as larger multidisciplinary project teams during project delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are a must.
• PE and/or PG credentials.
• Additional skill sets in ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD Civil 3D software are desired

Responsibilities

• Report to the Trenchless Services Engineering Lead, having primary responsibilities revolving around the planning, managing and orchestrating of geologic and geotechnical initiatives associated with trenchless technologies: engineering, design and construction applications.
• Utilize experience and expertise to apply geologic information to applicable engineering and design practices.
• Lead, coordinate and execute geotechnical exploration campaigns.
• Evaluate subsurface conditions for impacts to feasibility of design and construction.
• Determine recommendations for solutions to problematic geologic conditions.
• Interface with the broader team to integrate geotechnical data, concepts and considerations into project deliverables.
• Focus on leading and executing comprehensive geotechnical investigations for various trenchless projects.
• Complete field work to direct and oversee subcontracted geotechnical drilling crews for the exploratory campaign.
• Perform field soil and rock logging and testing.
• Collect geotechnical data.
• Coordinate laboratory programs.
• Analyze data, and generate reports.
• Lead and generate geotechnical data reports and geotechnical engineering reports.
• Serve as a local resource to HDR’s Area of Operations, representing HDR’s Trenchless Services team to complete geotechnical investigations, site visits, and attend client meetings as required.
• Support geotechnical data management utilizing OpenGround and/or gINT software, which will also include generating deliverables using the same, such as boring logs and cross sections to be included on design drawings.
• Perform data management and quality control of geological data.
• Aid in geotechnical analyses of subsurface conditions, including calculating subsurface parameters required in geotechnical models such as hydraulic fracture and inadvertent returns analyses (HFIAs).
• Assess subsurface conditions with intent to interpret impacts to/from Trenchless projects and assist the Team and clients in addressing problematic subsurface conditions to provide recommendations for mitigation as needed throughout the lifecycle of trenchless projects (planning through construction).
• Interpret subsurface conditions and lead efforts for incorporating pertinent geological and geotechnical data/information into critical determinations during design and construction.
• Create geological cross sections to be utilized in HFIAs, and assist in generating design reports.
• Advance capabilities in software programs to allow for assistance in generating trenchless deliverables. Programs may include, but aren’t limited to, gINT, OpenGround, ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Support other business groups within the broader HDR organization since Trenchless services are commodity neutral.
• Support, as needed, Trenchless engineering, design and field services efforts across all regions and Areas (including Transportation, Water, Federal, Resources, etc. Business Groups).
• While in the field for trenchless construction services, monitor and report on daily construction activities, interface with construction contractors and communicate effectively to clients and team members off-site.
• Travel as necessary, including longer term travel, to perform field work.
• Field-based responsibilities will primarily include site reconnaissance, geotechnical field logging, and oversight of geotechnical field investigations.
• While in the field, monitor and report on daily activities, run various geological field tests, interpret lab test results for soil and rock samples, provide maintenance of field test equipment, and present field data in a timely manner with a high level of quality.
• Lead and manage workload and delegate responsibilities to other geologists or geotechnical professionals as necessary to execute the geotechnical investigation campaigns for trenchless projects.
• Lead and manage a team of geotechnical-focused individuals, that may include geologists, specialists or other engineers.
• Manage workload and accountability and perform routine communications, mentoring and performance reviews of direct reports as well as organizational required trainings for managers.
• Planning, resource forecasting, cost estimating, scheduling and risk management for all geological and geotechnical initiatives.
• Provide significant opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Serve in a leadership role for the Trenchless Services team.
• Annual goals/objectives will generally include expanding the team’s focus on geological and geotechnical based services through additional new-hires and direct reports for the selected candidate to lead and manage.
• Be proficient with the use of gINT software, helping to fully develop our Trenchless team’s geotechnical database and project deliverables.
• Assess geotechnical data and determine subsurface material characteristics and parameters, then use the information to analyze how the subsurface conditions will affect trenchless design and construction.
• Use ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD Civil 3D for creating boring location maps, geologic maps, and geologic cross sections.
• Be a leader, self-motivated, accountable, responsible, reliable, and have strong abilities to work autonomously and communicate effectively, particularly when required to work from remote field locations.
• Support and complete assignments which are often field-based work, such as: onsite reconnaissance, geotechnical drilling, sampling, and logging, and performing trenchless construction oversight and inspection.
• Utilize strong written and verbal communications skills for successful integration into multidisciplinary project teams within HDR and client interfacing for project delivery.
• Be highly motivated towards meeting project and team requirements and deadlines, technical advancement, and continuous improvement.
• Receive continuous support from highly trained professionals dedicated to developing top quality deliverables utilizing Best Management Practices as they are recognized in the Trenchless Industry.

Benefits

• 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.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Continuous support from highly trained professionals dedicated to developing top quality deliverables utilizing Best Management Practices as they are recognized in the Trenchless Industry.
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

What This Job Offers

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