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Overview

The Senior Trenchless Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer will report to the Trenchless Services Engineering Lead (Reilly Schoo), having primary responsibilities revolving around the planning, managing and orchestrating of geologic and geotechnical initiatives associated with trenchless technologies: engineering, design and construction applications. The Senior Trenchless Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer will be a dedicated resource to the Trenchless Service Line; however, the candidate will support additional geological and geotechnical related initiatives for projects across multiple business units and sectors as identified and time allocated. The Senior Trenchless Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer will serve in a leadership role for the Trenchless Services team, and annual goals/objectives will generally include expanding the team's focus on geological and geotechnical based services through additional new-hires and direct reports for the selected candidate to manage.

The overarching demand and need for this position is to help meet workload demands and better integrate subsurface investigations across all Trenchless projects for increased efficiency and reduced project costs. Therefore, the candidate's specific knowledge, expertise and experiences will be critical for successfully filling this role.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Senior Trenchless Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer will contribute to the Trenchless Service Line by: utilizing experience and expertise to apply geologic information to engineering and design practices, including hydraulic fracture and inadvertent returns analyses; coordinating and executing front end information collection initiatives, such as geotechnical investigation programs, for incorporation into critical engineering and design decisions and constructability evaluations; interpreting geological information to evaluate subsurface conditions for feasibility of design and construction; and addressing problematic subsurface conditions to provide recommendations for mitigation as needed throughout the lifecycle of trenchless projects (planning through construction). Data management, quality control of geological data, planning, resource forecasting, cost estimating, scheduling and risk management for all geological and geotechnical initiatives are also included in the primary responsibilities of the Senior Trenchless Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer.

Field based responsibilities will primarily include site reconnaissance, oversight of geotechnical field investigations and oversight of trenchless pipeline installations. While in the field, the Senior Trenchless Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer will monitor and report on daily activities, run various geological field tests, interpret lab test results for soil and rock samples, provide maintenance of field test equipment, and present field data in a timely manner with a high level of quality. Additionally, the Senior Trenchless Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer will possess and maintain a deep understanding of Trenchless installation applications and how geotechnical/geoscience related technical problems may impact the outcome for any given project where trenchless technologies are applied.

Specifically, the Senior Trenchless Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer will:

• Focus on executing comprehensive geotechnical investigations for various trenchless projects. This will include completing field work to direct and oversee subcontracted drilling crews for the exploratory campaign and collect geotechnical data, coordinate laboratory programs, analyze data, and generate Geotechnical Data Reports.
• Serve as a local resource to HDR's Area of Operations, representing HDR's Trenchless Services team to complete geotechnical investigations, site visits, and attend client meetings as required.
• Support geotechnical data management utilizing gINT software, which will also include generating gINT deliverables such as boring logs and boring posts to be included on design drawings.
• Aid in geotechnical analyses of subsurface conditions, including calculating subsurface parameters required in geotechnical models such as hydraulic fracture and inadvertent returns analyses (HFIAs).
• Create geological cross sections to be utilized in HFIAs, and assist in generating HFIA reports.
• Advance capabilities in other software programs to allow for assistance in generating trenchless deliverables. Programs may include, but aren't limited to, ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Trenchless services are commodity neutral such that the role will include responsibilities for supporting other business groups within the broader HDR organization.
• Support as needed, Trenchless engineering, design and field services efforts across all regions and Areas (including Transportation, Water, Federal, Resources, etc. Business Groups)

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field
• Minimum of 10 years experience in environmental consulting with a successful track record of marketing, project management, staff management and client satisfaction, business development skills, familiarity of local clients and markets
• Advanced degree may offset years of experience
• Prior experience with field work and hazardous site assessment experience, such as Phase I, Phase II, and remediation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Leadership skills and ability to manage in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills
• May require ability to travel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.