Trenchless Engineer

Brierley Associates is seeking qualified candidates to support our trenchless operations based in Austin, TX. The successful candidate would be working on HDD and microtunneling operation design and construction projects, or similar.

• Support trenchless and geotechnical projects including planning, implementation, field data collection and oversight, data reporting and writing interpretative reports
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design calculations for trenchless, tunnels, shafts, foundations, temporary excavation support systems, and soil/rock slopes
• Assist with the preparation of construction drawings and specifications for underground infrastructure
• Work under the direction of senior engineers and geologists who provide technical oversight
• Write technical reports and other documents
• Work as integral member of a team on complex, multi-discipline projects.
• Periodically visit job sites and carry out short-term field assignments

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (both written and oral communication)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with staff, clients, and stakeholders
• Ability to manage your time over a number of concurrent assignments and priorities, and meet deadlines
• Willingness to work in the field and travel, including to other Brierley offices and job sites, for short-term assignments
• Familiarity and design experience with trenchless construction methodologies such as HDD, microtunneling, auger boring is an asset

• Potential to become a licensed PE in TX within 5 years (PE preferred)
• BS in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or closely related engineering field (MS preferred)
• 0-5 years of industry or consulting experience
• Valid driver’s license

Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401k plan (eligible after 6 months of employment), life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, a tuition reimbursement program, and professional membership fee coverage. Full-time employees will receive seven paid holidays and three paid personal days in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue 10 days of vacation per year and eligible for paid sick leave (in accordance with state and local law).