Trenchless Technology Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
The Trenchless Technology Specialist / Design Consultant will support planning, design, and construction of trenchless conveyance infrastructure projects mainly in the Eastern US, but could help with projects nation-wide. This role is a senior technical position focused on delivery excellence, risk management, and application of best practices for trenchless technologies, including micro-tunneling, tunneling, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), jack-and-bore, pilot tube methods, and related trenchless construction techniques
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Thisrole advances the vision and strategy forthe Conveyance Infrastructure Technology Practice, ensuring alignment with national practice goals and contributing to market growth and development. This role is responsible for delivering high quality technical solutionsandoverseeing the technical rigor and documentation through the use of Practicestandards for project deliveryandclient services teams across the company,as well astechnicalpracticesleadership.
Thisrole may also be responsible for developing andevolvingtechnical standards for regular updates, disseminatingtechnicalknowledge throughout theorganizationand mentoring less experienced technical staff in alignment with Practice leadership.
Work is performed independently with limited supervision.
- Develop, maintain, and ensure the consistent application of technical standards, guidelines, and best practices across projects and teams.
- Engage onproject delivery teamsnationallyto achieve project goals,ensuring the application of quality standards and best practices to maintain consistency of technical delivery and mitigate risksthroughout the project lifecycle.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and developing tailored technical solutions.
- Support Practice leader with SMS governance and systems to drive talent development for technical practitioners.
- Assist with development of technical training and mentoring programs within the Practice.
- Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
- May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of principles and practices within their technical area, with the ability to apply them effectively in various scenarios.
- Capable of conveying complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding.
- Exhibits strong teamwork abilities, fostering collaboration and building cohesive teams to achieve project goals.
- Ensures adherence to quality standards and best practices, maintaining consistency and mitigating risks in technical delivery.
- Able to deliver compelling technical presentations, effectively communicating ideas and solutions to diverse audiences.
- Ability tomentortalent for SMS affiliated with the Practicedemonstratinga culture of talent development through the Practice.
- Presentation skills with ability to communicate to clients, as well as at conferences and industry association events.
- Typically requires minimum of5yearsin assigned technical arearelated experience.
- Typicaly certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.
- Typical 10-15+ years of progressive experience delivering trenchless and underground utility infrastructure projects (planning through construction).
- Hands-on experience with one or more trenchless delivery methods (e.g., microtunneling, HDD, jack-and-bore, or tunneling), including support of design and construction-phase services.
- Working knowledge of geotechnical principles for trenchless and underground construction, including soil/rock behavior, groundwater conditions, ground improvement, and excavation/support systems.
- Familiarity with various project delivery methods, including progressive design-build, design-build, design-build, and construction manager/general contractor (CMGC)
- A degree in Engineering, Science, Geology, or a related field with an emphasis related tothe technicalrole required.
Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Location A: $129,000 - $177,000
Location B: $142,000 - $194,000
Location C: $155,000 - $212,000
You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.
Benefits and Other Compensation:
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus…
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