Geotechnical Section Leader – Kansas , MO

Key Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical design, analysis, and risk reduction strategies for transportation corridors, utility alignments, water systems, site development, and building structures.
• Provide senior technical review of geotechnical reports, deep foundation recommendations, slope stability analyses, retaining structures, settlement evaluation, seismic/geohazard assessments, and complex ground improvement designs.
• Ensure geotechnical considerations are integrated early in design to reduce cost, schedule, and constructability risks.
• Apply robust subsurface risk management frameworks to identify uncertainties and reduce exposure through targeted exploration, modeling, and engineering judgment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure geotechnical risks are clearly understood and proactively addressed.
• Review constructability of both linear and horizontal projects as well as those using alternative delivery methods as it relates to geotechnical design and risk management.
• Build and lead a Geotechnical Center of Excellence for Data Centers.
• Develop technical standards, workflows, investigation protocols, decision matrices, and digital tools supporting mission critical programs.
• Partner closely with BES leadership to deliver repeatable, scalable geotechnical solutions for hyperscale data center campuses.

• Lead and mentor geotechnical staff across experience levels.
• Cultivate a culture of excellence, quality, curiosity, and collaboration.

• Serve as a trusted geotechnical advisor for HDR, public agencies, utilities, private developers, and mission critical clients.
• Support key pursuits by presenting subsurface risk strategies, innovative geotechnical solutions, and strong project execution capabilities.

• Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 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.
• Active participation in an employee‑owned culture is required.

Primary

Location:

United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Other Locations:
United States-Missouri-St Louis

Industry: Bridges

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Geotechnical

Job Posting:
Mar 4, 2026

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