Trenchless Engineer

HDR is seeking a Trenchless Engineer to join our national Trenchless Services team. The role offers professional growth and involves design and field services for trenchless projects.

• Perform desktop route selection and evaluate feasibility for design and construction of trenchless crossings.
• Carry out site reconnaissance visits.
• Develop subsurface investigation program to determine feasibility for trenchless installation methods.
• Evaluate surface and subsurface conditions to determine feasibility of trenchless construction and preferred construction technique.
• Interface with discipline leads and production staff (geotechnical, CAD, etc.) 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 application of trenchless technologies (Horizontal Directional Drilling, microtunneling, tunneling, Direct Pipe®) and participate in definition 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 review project documentation (design/construction specifications, bid packages, drawings, design reports, engineering assessments, and data sets).
• Build knowledge and use available software models for trenchless pipeline design.
• Interface with project team members outside the Trenchless Team and other company functions on multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop permit application documents and drawings.
• Be aware of and understand applicable industry standards and governing codes relevant to the various market sectors (Oil and Gas, Water/Wastewater, Power, etc.).
• Ensure documents, calculations, reports are developed in compliance with governing project legislation and standardization.
• Prepare field engineering and as‑built documents.
• Concur in definition/updating of department standards and procedures and ensure adequate feedback/lessons learned from projects.
• Focus on successful project execution, applying HDR’s PMO processes and in alignment with client project delivery goals.
• Establish and execute workflow delivery that will be applied for all projects including Trenchless engineering, design, subcontracted services, and construction applications.
• Procure, manage, and coordinate with subconsultants providing various services to Trenchless projects.
• Perform construction oversight and observation in the field, monitoring and reporting on daily construction activities, identifying problematic conditions and providing recommendations.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) recognized in the state of the primary location.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in trenchless engineering and design, with proficiency in Horizontal Directional Drilling, microtunneling, and Direct Pipe®.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design software.
• Strong written and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, managing time and prioritizing tasks independently.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working autonomously while maintaining frequent communication with the team located in other offices across the country.
• Travel requirement; extensive travel may be required at times.
• Pre‑employment drug test required.

• Additional experience in remote work environment (preferred).
• Experience with geotechnical data management software (Bentley suite, gINT/Open Ground/Leap Frog).
• Experience with slope stability, settlement, seepage and foundation response software (Geo Studio/Ensoft).
• Commitment to employee‑owned culture and value participation in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

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