Trenchless EIT​/Specialist

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HDR is seeking to expand our national Trenchless Services team nationwide. The Trenchless EIT/ Specialist will report to the Trenchless Services Engineering Lead, with primary responsibilities supporting the execution of design and field services associated with trenchless services: engineering, design, and construction applications.

The Trenchless EIT/ Specialist will contribute to the Trenchless Program by: utilizing experience and expertise to support engineering and design practices, including (1) hydraulic fracture and inadvertent returns analyses; (2) front end information collection initiatives, such as geotechnical investigation programs and survey coordination, for incorporation into critical engineering and design decisions and constructability evaluations; (3) feasibility of trenchless design and construction;

and (4) recommendations for mitigation as needed throughout the lifecycle of trenchless projects (planning through construction). Data management, quality control of design and construction data, planning, and risk management for supporting all trenchless initiatives are also included in the primary responsibilities of the Trenchless Engineer.

The Trenchless EIT/ Specialist will be required to travel and support field-based assignments. Frequency and duration of travel will depend on workload. The expectation is that extensive travel may be required at any given time. Field-based responsibilities will primarily include site reconnaissance and oversight of trenchless pipeline installations. While in the field, the Trenchless EIT/ Specialist will monitor and report on daily activities, and present field data in a timely manner with a high level of quality.

While performing the field-based tasks, this position will be required to communicate regularly to all members of the Trenchless Services Team, as required for the projects at hand.

Specific 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…