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 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 HDRs 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 HDRs strategic direction and emerging markets. Location: United States (multiple locations listed); Schedule: Full-time; Employee Status: Regular; Industry: Highway + Road; Business Class: Geotechnical. Industry and location details, as well as compensation ranges, are provided in the original listing. HDR is committed to employment equity and is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, 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 clients. Contribute to HDRs geotechnical practice and professional discipline 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 ongoing process refinement to increase technical competence, design efficiency, and product quality. Function as project manager or geotechnical task lead and take responsibility for production on projects. Develop marketing plans and proposals, and participate in client interviews while representing HDR during 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 an NHI certified instructor credential and engagement in DOT training deployment. Preferred Qualifications 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) or equivalent experience. 15+ years of progressive experience leading geotechnical design efforts for public and private clients. Experience completing geotechnical investigations and analyses for foundations, embankments, slopes, excavation support and retaining structures across varied project types (including transportation clients). Strong knowledge of rock and soil mechanics to understand technical elements and provide advanced concept solutions. Experience with geotechnical engineering software to analyze static, dynamic, and seismic aspects of foundation design, including numerical modeling. Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Professional Engineering or closely related field. 10 years of related experience. Professional registration and relevant technical experience. Experience in development and management of diverse teams. Ability to work with other regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts. Commitment to quality, improvement, HDR values, and employee-owned culture. What We Believe & Our Commitment HDR is our company. We build on each others life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. HDR is committed to creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package and supports employee ownership and professional development. The listed compensation ranges are provided for various locations; actual compensation depends on skills, experience, education, and location. Primary Location: United States-Alabama-Mobile. Other locations include a wide list of U.S. locations. Equal Opportunity HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Job Posting: Apr 14, 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr