Transportation Geotechnical Business Class Leader

Overview

HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Business Class Lead for national engagement in deep foundation design and construction, and for developing a cohesive south-east US geotechnical community of practice to align exceptional technical approaches with innovative, constructable solutions. The role represents HDR geotechnical engineering to national and regional clients and communicates geotechnical capabilities to aid in procurement of work. The lead will build relationships across HDR business groups to develop technical expertise, elevate quality, and support strategic and profitable growth.

The position includes identifying and hiring geotechnical staff to support HDR’s strategic direction and emerging markets.

• 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 its clients
• Contribute to HDR’s geotechnical practice and professional 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, efficiency of design, and quality of product
• Function as project manager or geotechnical task lead and take responsibility for production on projects
• Develop marketing plans and proposals, and participate in interviews while representing HDR to clients and coordinating pursuit-related work
• Work proactively with HDR geotechnical services director to align strategies and drive the geotechnical community of practice
• Facilitate national training programs by maintaining NHI certified instructor credentials and engaging in DOT training deployment

• 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
• 15+ years of progressive experience leading geotechnical design efforts for public and private clients
• Demonstrated ability to complete geotechnical investigations/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 bring advanced concept solutions
• Experience with geotechnical engineering software to analyze static, dynamic, and seismic aspects of foundation design, including numerical modeling

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of related experience
• Professional engineering 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 on business class efforts
• Commitment to quality and HDR values
• Active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture and trust with clients and communities.

As employee-owners, we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups foster belonging and engagement for all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, referrals, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation varies by skills, experience, education, and location.

Primary Location: United States-Alabama-Mobile

Other Locations: United States-Numerous locations across the U.S. as listed in the posting

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Geotechnical

Job Posting: Apr 14, 2025

HDR is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories.