Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead

HDR; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 120,182 - 172,810; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead in Virginia Beach, VA. The role involves leading geotechnical investigations, managing data, and coordinating with teams to ensure project deliverables. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering and have at least 7 years of experience in the field. Strong leadership, data analysis, and interpersonal skills are essential. The position offers a salary range of $120,182 to $172,810 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 7 years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience leading teams and managing projects in remote environments.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute geotechnical investigations for trenchless projects.
• Generate geotechnical and engineering reports.
• Manage geotechnical data and ensure quality control.

Skills

Geotechnical investigation

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field

Tools

OpenGround

gINT

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

At HDR, the Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead will report to the Trenchless Services Engineering Lead and will be responsible for planning, managing, and orchestrating geologic and geotechnical initiatives associated with trenchless technologies: engineering, design, and construction.

Primary Responsibilities

The Team Lead will contribute to the Trenchless Program by applying geologic information to engineering and design, leading and coordinating geotechnical exploration campaigns, evaluating subsurface conditions for construction feasibility, and recommending solutions to problematic geologic conditions. The Leader will interface with the broader team to integrate geotechnical data into project deliverables.

Expected day-to-day tasks include:

• Lead and execute comprehensive geotechnical investigations for trenchless projects, including fieldwork, supervising drilling crews, performing soil and rock logging, collecting data, coordinating laboratory programs, analyzing data, and generating reports.
• Generate geotechnical and engineering reports.
• Serve as a local resource to HDR’s Area of Operations and represent the Trenchless Services team at client meetings.
• Manage geotechnical data using OpenGround and/or gINT software, including creating deliverables such as boring logs and cross sections.
• Perform quality control of geological data and analyze subsurface parameters for models such as hydraulic fracture and inadvertent returns analyses (HFIAs).
• Interpret subsurface conditions and incorporate geological data into design and construction decisions.
• Advise on software capabilities for trenchless deliverables, including gINT, OpenGround, ArcGIS Pro, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Support other business groups within HDR as trenchless services are commodity neutral.
• Support trenchless engineering, design, and field services across all regions and business groups.
• Travel as necessary for field work, including site reconnaissance, logging, and construction oversight.
• Lead and manage teams of geologists, specialists, or engineers, performing workload forecasting, scheduling, risk management, and mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OpenGround software.
• Experience working and communicating successfully in remote environments.
• Experience leading and managing direct reports.
• Experience managing subconsultants.
• Four-year degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
• Team oriented with strong desire to lead geotechnical initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, gINT, ArcGIS, AutoDesk.
• Strong writing skills.
• Travel required.
• PE and/or PG credentials.
• Knowledge of ASTM Standards for geotechnical concepts and subsurface classification.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant of HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Location

Primary Location: United States – Nebraska – Omaha.

Other Locations: United States – Texas – Round Rock, United States – North Carolina – Charlotte, United States – Wyoming – Cheyenne, United States – California – Long Beach, United States – Alabama – Birmingham, United States – Minnesota – Saint Louis Park, United States – Pennsylvania – Bethlehem, United States – Oregon – Salem, United States – Maryland – Baltimore, United States – Texas – Fort Worth, United States – Montana – Missoula, United States – District of Columbia – Washington DC, United States – Texas – Houston, United States – California – Irvine, United States – Wisconsin – Madison, United States – Florida – Tallahassee, United States – Mississippi – Jackson area, United States – Nevada – Reno, United States – Colorado – Fort Collins, United States – Iowa – Des Moines, United States – New York – Albany, United States – California – Folsom, United States – Oregon – Portland, United States – Montana – Bozeman, United States – Texas – El Paso, United States – Colorado – Durango, United States – Texas – Corpus Christi, United States – Washington – Seattle, United States – Nevada – Las Vegas, United States – Montana – Billings, United States – Texas – Dallas, United States – Washington – Spokane, United States – Virginia – Arlington, United States – Iowa – Cedar Rapids, United States – Colorado – Englewood, United States – Colorado – Grand Junction, United States – Texas – Austin, United States – Louisiana – Metairie, United States – Virginia – Virginia Beach, United States – Massachusetts – Boston, United States – Colorado – Denver, United States – Iowa – Ames, United States – Oregon – Bend, United States – Missouri – St Louis, United States – Georgia – Savannah, United States – Arizona – Tucson, United States – Arkansas – Little Rock, United States – Pennsylvania – Mechanicsburg, United States – Washington – Olympia, United States – Washington – Vancouver, United States – Colorado – Colorado Springs, United States – Louisiana – Lafayette, United States – Oklahoma – Tulsa, United States – Arizona – Phoenix, United States – Kentucky – Louisville, United States – Georgia – Atlanta, United States – South Carolina – Greenville, United States – Illinois – Rosemont, United States – Pennsylvania – Plymouth Meeting, United States – California – Walnut Creek, United States – Oklahoma – Oklahoma City, United States – Tennessee – Memphis, United States – Louisiana – Baton Rouge, United States – Virginia – Richmond, United States – Washington – Gig Harbor, United States – Rhode Island – Providence, United States – Tennessee – Brentwood, United States – Ohio – Cleveland, United States – South Carolina – Fort Mill, United States – Florida – Tampa, United States – Florida – West Palm Beach, United States – Ohio – Columbus, United States – Tennessee – Chattanooga, United States – Kentucky – Lexington, United States – Ohio – Cincinnati, United States – South Dakota – Rapid City, United States – Washington – Bellevue, United States – Missouri – Kansas City, United States – South Dakota – Sioux Falls, United States – Alabama – Mobile, United States – North Carolina – Wilmington, United States – New Jersey – Newark, United States – Florida – Pensacola, United States – New Mexico – Albuquerque, United States – New York – White Plains, United States – Alabama – Montgomery, United States – Missouri – Columbia, United States – Texas – Tyler, United States – Arkansas – Bentonville, United States – South Carolina – Charleston, United States – Virginia – Roanoke, United States – South Carolina – Columbia, United States – Virginia – Vienna, United States – Florida – Orlando, United States – New Hampshire – Bedford, United States – Alaska – Anchorage, United States – Indiana – Indianapolis, United States – Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh, United States – New York – Syracuse, United States – California – San Diego, United States – Michigan – Lansing, United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, United States – Virginia – Glen Allen, United States – Iowa – Davenport, United States – California – Riverside, United States – Nebraska – Lincoln, United States – Virginia – Newport News, United States – Florida – Miami, United States – New Jersey – Pennington, United States – California – Sacramento, United States – New York – New York, United States – Michigan – Ann Arbor, United States – Utah – Salt Lake City, United States – North Carolina – Winston Salem, United States – North Dakota – Bismarck, United States – Washington – Everett, United States – Maine – Portland, United States – California – Oakland, United States – Idaho – Coeur d’Alene, United States – North Dakota – Fargo, United States – New Jersey – Woodcliff Lake, United States – Florida – Jacksonville, United States – Illinois – Chicago, United States – California – Los Angeles, United States – Wyoming – Gillette, United States – Idaho – Boise, United States – North Carolina – Raleigh, United States – Texas – San Antonio, United States – West Virginia – Charleston, United States – Texas – Spring Branch.

Salary Range

$120,182 - $172,810, based on skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.