Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead

HDR; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,182 - 172,810; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead to plan, manage, and orchestrate geologic and geotechnical initiatives across trenchless technologies. You will lead investigations, generate design reports, and represent HDR in client meetings, coordinating with design and construction teams.

You will advance capabilities in OpenGround, gINT, ArcGIS Pro, and AutoCAD Civil 3D while mentoring a team of geotechnical professionals and managing project resources and risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geotechnical or related engineering.
• 7+ years geotechnical experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Professional registration may be required based on role.
• Proficiency with OpenGround, gINT, ArcGIS Pro, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute geotechnical investigations for trenchless projects across fieldwork, drilling crews, logging, and laboratory coordination.
• Generate geotechnical reports including boring logs, cross-sections, and design reports.
• Represent HDR at client meetings and coordinate data integration into deliverables.
• Maintain data management and quality control of geological data using software tools.
• Mentor and manage a team of geotechnical professionals; plan resources and forecast costs.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Team mentorship

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

OpenGround

gINT

ArcGIS Pro

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

HDR is seeking a Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead to report to the Trenchless Services Engineering Lead. The role focuses on planning, managing, and orchestrating geologic and geotechnical initiatives associated with trenchless technologies across engineering, design, and construction applications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and execute comprehensive geotechnical investigations for various trenchless projects, including fieldwork, subcontracted drilling crews, soil and rock logging, and laboratory coordination.
• Generate geotechnical and engineering reports, including boring logs, cross‑sections, and design reports.
• Represent HDR’s Trenchless Services team at client meetings and coordinate with the broader team on integrating geotechnical data into project deliverables.
• Maintain data management and quality control of geological data using OpenGround and/or gINT, and produce deliverables with these software tools.
• Assist in geotechnical analyses of subsurface conditions, calculate parameters for models such as hydraulic fracture and inadvertent returns, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Incorporate geological and geotechnical data into critical design determinations, create cross‑sections, and support design teams.
• Advance capabilities in software programs (gINT, OpenGround, ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD Civil 3D) to generate trenchless deliverables.
• Support other business groups within HDR, including transportation, water, federal, and resources projects.
• Travel as necessary for site reconnaissance, field logging, and construction oversight.
• Manage workload, delegate tasks, and lead a team of geotechnical professionals, including mentoring, performance reviews, and training.
• Plan resources, forecast costs, schedule activities, and manage risk for all geological and geotechnical initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OpenGround software.
• Proven ability to work and communicate effectively in remote environments.
• Leadership experience managing direct reports and subconsultants.
• Four‑year degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal, customer‑service, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, gINT, ArcGIS, and AutoDesk.
• Willingness to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Post‑Graduate (PG) credentials.
• Knowledge of ASTM Standards for geotechnical concepts and material classification.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in geotechnical or related engineering disciplines.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $120,182 – $172,810.

Primary Location: United States – Nebraska – Omaha
Other Locations: Multiple U.S. cities across the country

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.