Trenchless EIT​/Specialist

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Specific details regarding Trenchless EIT/ Specialist responsibilities include the following:

• Perform desk top route selection, and evaluate feasibility for design and construction of trenchless crossings.
• Carry out site reconnaissance visits.
• Develop a subsurface investigation program for determination of feasibility of construction for various trenchless installation methods.
• Evaluate surface and subsurface conditions based on collected data and information to determine feasibility of trenchless construction and preferred construction technique.
• Interface with the Team’s various discipline leads and production staff (e.g., geotechnical, CAD, etc.) and communicate frequently to support development of trenchless design deliverables.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding project status and technical discussions related to trenchless construction applications.
• Estimate quantities of materials used and disposed of, for trenchless pipeline installations.
• Estimate installation loading and stress for trenchless pipeline installations.
• Assess the application of trenchless technologies (Horizontal Directional Drilling, micro tunneling, tunneling, Direct Pipe®, etc.) and participate in the definition and selection of preferred method(s).
• Perform calculations to determine carrier pipe and coating specifications.
• Define workspace requirements for applicable construction equipment at trenchless crossing locations.
• Prepare and/or review pertinent project documentation including project design/construction specifications, bid packages, drawings, design reports, engineering assessments, and data sets.
• Build knowledge and use of the available software models for trenchless pipeline design.
• Interface with project team members outside of the Trenchless Team and other Company functions throughout project execution on multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop permit application documents and drawings.
• Be aware of and understand the applicable industry Standards and governing Codes relevant to the various market sectors for which the Trenchless Team performs work (e.g., Oil and Gas, Water/Wastewater, Power, etc.). Ensure that documents, calculations, reports are developed in compliance with the governing project legislation and standardization.
• Prepare field engineering and as-built documents.
• Concur in the definition/updating of department standards and procedures as well as ensure adequate feedback/lessons learned from projects.
• Perform construction oversight and/or observation in the field, monitoring, and reporting on daily construction activities, identifying problematic conditions and providing recommendations.
• Travel is required. Frequency and duration will be dependent on the project needs and may be extensive at times.
• This position is subject to a preemployment drug test.

• Engineering in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain, and C EIT designation and desire for pursuing PE credentials. Candidates hired without their EIT certification will have the title of Specialist.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, or related discipline.
• Minimum two years of professional experience, including experience in consulting/engineering, and preferably with Horizontal Directional Drilling, microtunneling, and/or Direct Pipe®.
• Experience in design and knowledge of trenchless construction methods.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are a must.
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