Trenchless EIT​/Specialist

Overview

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 for trenchless engineering, design, and construction applications.

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 decisions and constructability evaluations; (3) feasibility of trenchless design and construction; and (4) recommendations for mitigation 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.

The Trenchless EIT/ Specialist will be required to travel and support field-based assignments. Frequency and duration of travel will depend on workload. Extensive travel may be required ld-based responsibilities will primarily include site reconnaissance and oversight of trenchless pipeline installations. 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.

Regular communication with all Trenchless Services Team members is required for the projects at hand.

• 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 to determine feasibility of construction for various trenchless installation methods.
• Evaluate surface and subsurface conditions to determine feasibility of trenchless construction and preferred construction technique.
• Interface with the Team’s discipline leads and production staff (e.g., geotechnical, CAD) and communicate 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 installations.
• Estimate installation loading and stress for trenchless installations.
• Assess the application of trenchless technologies (Horizontal Directional Drilling, micro tunneling, tunneling, Direct Pipe, etc.) and participate in selecting preferred methods.
• Perform calculations to determine carrier pipe and coating specifications.
• Define workspace requirements for applicable construction equipment at trenchless crossing locations.
• Prepare and/or review project documentation including design/construction specifications, bid packages, drawings, design reports, engineering assessments, and data sets.
• Build knowledge and use of software models for trenchless pipeline design.
• Interface with project team members outside of the Trenchless Team and other company functions on multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop permit application documents and drawings.
• Understand applicable industry standards and governing codes relevant to market sectors (e.g., Oil and Gas, Water/Wastewater, Power) and ensure documents and calculations comply with project requirements.
• Prepare field engineering and as-built documents.
• Contribute to defining/updating department standards and procedures and capture lessons learned from projects.
• Perform construction oversight and/or observation in the field, monitor daily activities, identify issues, and provide recommendations.
• Travel may be extensive depending on project needs.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test.

• Engineering in Training (EIT) certification or the ability to obtain; C EIT designation and pursuit of 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 in consulting/engineering, preferably with horizontal directional drilling, microtunneling, and/or Direct Pipe.
• Experience in trenchless design and knowledge of trenchless construction methods.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; team oriented with accountability and reliability.
• Strong writing and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, manage time, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously while remaining in frequent communication with a distributed team.
• Accountability for time and work ethic; experience working on projects in remote environments.
• Flexibility to travel as…