Transportation Geotechnical Business Class Leader

HDR; Elizabethtown (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings with employer match

Job summary

A national engineering firm is seeking a Geotechnical Business Class Lead to oversee deep foundation design and enhance the geotechnical community across the southeast US. This role involves managing staff, promoting innovative practices, and engaging with clients on various projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in geotechnical design, a commitment to quality, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical design.
• Active or ability to obtain PE registration in specified states.
• Experience with geotechnical investigations for varied project types.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and improve geotechnical staff's technical competencies.
• Promote the geotechnical practice and establish partnerships.
• Drive ongoing process refinement to increase technical competence.

Skills

Deep foundation design

Staff management

Geotechnical engineering software

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering (Geotechnical/Geologic)

Job description

Overview

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 HDR's 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor, and improve technical competencies of geotechnical staff in deep foundation design and construction to meet client needs and market drivers, guided by the 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 our clients.
• Contribute to HDR’s geotechnical practice and professional discipline groups, project teams, and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control.
• Participate in geotechnical strategic planning and implementation.
• Ensure geotechnical work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management processes.
• Drive ongoing process refinement to increase technical competence, efficiency of design, and quality of output.
• 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 in client engagements and pursuit-related activities.
• Work proactively with HDR's geotechnical services director to align strategies and advance the geotechnical community of practice.
• Facilitate national training programs by maintaining an NHI-certified instructor credential and engaging in DOT training deployment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active, or ability to obtain within 6 months, PE registration in AL, FL, MS, SC, and TN.
• Proficient in geotechnical aspects of deep foundation construction and construction claim mitigation.
• Master of Science in Engineering (Geotechnical/Geologic) or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressive experience leading geotechnical design for public and private clients.
• Demonstrated ability to complete geotechnical investigations and analyses for foundations, embankments, slopes, excavation support, and retaining structures for varied project types, including transportation clients.
• Strong knowledge of rock and soil mechanics with the ability to apply advanced concept solutions.
• Experience with geotechnical engineering software to analyze static, dynamic, and seismic aspects of foundation design, including numerical modeling.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely 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 geotechnical business class efforts
• Committed to quality and HDR values
• Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture and connects us closer to our clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster a sense of belonging and engagement for all employees.

Compensation & Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, holidays, retirement savings with employer match, and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range varies by location and is listed per jurisdiction in the job posting.

Locations

Primary Location: United States - Alabama - Mobile

Other Locations: United States - multiple locations across the country (see original posting for a full list).

Job Posting

Apr 14, 2025

Equal Opportunity

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.