Transportation Geotechnical Business Class Leader

HDR; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Geotechnical Business Class Leader to drive national engagement in deep foundation design and construction. This role involves coordinating teams, improving technical competencies, and establishing partnerships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in geotechnical engineering and possess, or be able to obtain, PE registration in multiple states. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 15 or more years of progressive experience in leading geotechnical design efforts.
• Active or ability to get PE registration in certain states within 6 months.
• Experience with geotechnical investigations for various construction types.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and improve technical competencies of geotechnical staff.
• Drive the geotechnical community of practice and establish partnerships.
• Develop marketing plans and participate in client interviews.

Skills

Deep foundation design

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field

Master of Science in Geotechnical/Geologic Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical engineering software

Job description

Transportation Geotechnical Business Class Leader

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HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Business Class Lead for national engagement in deep foundation design and construction, as well as development of a cohesive south-east US geotechnical community of practice.

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor, and improve technical competencies of geotechnical business class staff in deep foundation design and construction to meet client needs and market drivers
• 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 the benefit of 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 reviews
• Participate in geotechnical strategic planning and implementation
• Confirm geotechnical work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Drive to continually refine the process 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, as well as participate in interviews while representing HDR in front of clients and during coordination of pursuit related work
• Work proactively and collaboratively with HDR geotechnical services director to align strategies and proactively drive the geotechnical community of practice
• Facilitate national training programs by maintaining NHI certified instructor credential and engagement in DOT training deployment

Preferred Qualifications

• Active, or ability to get within 6 months, PE registration in AL, FL, MS, SC, and TN
• Proficient with geotechnical aspects deep foundation construction and construction claim mitigation
• Master of Science or higher in Engineering (Geotechnical/Geologic engineering)/or equivalent level of experience
• 15 or more years of progressive experience in advanced engineering projects leading geotechnical design efforts 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
• Sufficient knowledge in both rock and soil mechanics to fully understand the technical elements of each (breadth) and bring advanced concept solutions to bear
• Experience with geotechnical engineering software, and its use, to analyze static, dynamic, and seismic aspects of foundation design, including numerical modeling

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years experience in related field
• Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other business class regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.