Transportation Geotechnical Business Class Leader

Transportation Geotechnical Business Class Lead

HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Business Class Lead for national engagement in deep foundation design and construction, and for developing a cohesive southeast 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 identifying and hiring appropriate geotechnical staff to support HDR’s strategic direction and emerging markets.

• 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 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 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 refinements to increase technical competence, design efficiency, and product quality
• Function as project manager or geotechnical task lead and take responsibility for project production
• Develop marketing plans and proposals, and participate in client interviews and pursuit-related work coordination
• Collaborate with HDR geotechnical services director to align strategies and drive the geotechnical community of practice
• Facilitate national training programs by maintaining credentials and engaging in DOT training deployment

• Preferred:
  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 experience
• 15+ years of progressive experience leading geotechnical design efforts for public and private clients
• Ability to complete geotechnical investigations and analyses for foundations, embankments, slopes, excavation support and retaining structures for varied project types
• Strong knowledge in rock and soil mechanics to bring advanced concepts to bear
• Experience with geotechnical engineering software to analyze static, dynamic, and seismic aspects of foundation design

• Bachelor's degree in a professional, 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, technical directors and marketing managers
• Commitment to quality and HDR values
• Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. We collaborate to make great things possible every day, shaping a culture of trust and belonging with clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. HDR supports eight Employee Network Groups and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time away, parental leave, retirement savings with employer match, and tuition reimbursement.

The compensation range varies by location and role. Primary location:
United States-Alabama-Mobile. Other locations include multiple U.S. sites.

HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories or arrest records. For more information, see