Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We value inclusion and aim to make a positive impact on the world.

• Lead and execute comprehensive geotechnical investigations for trenchless projects. This includes field work oversight, soil and rock logging, laboratory coordination, data analysis, and report production.
• Generate geotechnical engineering reports and serve as a local resource to HDR’s Area of Operations, representing Trenchless Services at client meetings.
• Manage data using Open Ground and/or gINT, creating deliverables such as boring logs and cross sections.
• Perform data management and quality control of geological data.
• Assist in geotechnical analyses of subsurface conditions, calculating parameters for HFIAs and providing mitigation recommendations.
• Incorporate geological and geotechnical data into design and construction decisions, including creation of cross sections.
• Advance software capabilities in gINT, Open Ground, ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other relevant tools.
• Support other business groups across HDR, monitoring construction activities and interfacing with contractors.
• Travel as necessary for field work, including reconnaissance, testing, and data presentation.
• Lead and manage workload for geotechnical professionals, mentor staff, and perform performance reviews.
• Plan, forecast resources, estimate costs, schedule, and manage risks for geological and geotechnical initiatives.

This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth. The selected individual will be a dedicated resource to the Trenchless Service Line, supporting geological and geotechnical initiatives across multiple business units.

A candidate for this position must be a leader, self‑motivated, accountable, and reliable. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for integration into multidisciplinary teams and client interfacing. Travel, extensive hours, and outdoor work are expected.

• Experience with Open Ground software.
• Proven ability to work and communicate successfully in remote environments.
• Experience leading and managing direct reports and subconsultants.
• Four‑year degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• Team orientation with a strong desire to drive geotechnical initiatives within HDR’s Trenchless Services and larger multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer‑service skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, gINT, ArcGIS, and Auto Desk.
• Strong writing skills.
• Travel required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Professional Geologist (PG) credentials.
• Knowledge of ASTM Standards for geotechnical concepts and subsurface material classification.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of 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 HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

At HDR, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time away, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement savings plan with employer match.

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Location:

United States–Minnesota, Saint Louis Park
Other Locations: United States–Wisconsin, Madison

Industry: Industrial
Schedule: Full‑time
Job Function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Business Class: Industrial Services