Trenchless Engineer

About the role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. This role will provide significant opportunity for professional growth and development. The Trenchless Engineer will report to the Trenchless Services Engineering Lead, supporting the execution of design and field services associated with trenchless services: engineering, design, and construction applications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Trenchless Program by utilizing experience and expertise to support engineering and design practices, including hydraulic fracture and inadvertent returns analyses.
• Support front-end information collection initiatives, such as geotechnical investigation programs and survey coordination for incorporation into critical engineering and design decisions and constructability evaluations.
• Evaluate feasibility of trenchless design and construction, and make recommendations for mitigation as needed throughout the lifecycle of trenchless projects (planning through construction).
• Manage data, quality control of design and construction data, planning, and risk management for supporting all trenchless initiatives.
• Manage the execution of the full Trenchless suite of services for all-inclusive projects or as a component to a larger project that includes Trenchless installations.
• Review, stamp, and seal Trenchless project-related deliverables as a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Interface with clients and take on a project management role on Trenchless projects as assigned.
• Travel as-needed to support field-based assignments, including site reconnaissance and oversight of trenchless pipeline installations.
• Monitor and report on daily field activities, presenting field data in a timely manner with a high level of quality.
• Perform desktop route selection and evaluate feasibility for design and construction of trenchless crossings.
• Carry out site reconnaissance visits and develop subsurface investigation programs for determination of feasibility of construction for various trenchless installation methods.
• Evaluate surface and subsurface conditions based on collected data 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) 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, microtunneling, 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 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.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and governing codes relevant to various market sectors (e.g., Oil and Gas, Water/Wastewater, Power).
• Ensure documents, calculations, and reports comply with governing project legislation and standardization.
• Prepare field engineering and as-built documents.
• Concur in the definition/updating of department standards and procedures, ensuring adequate feedback/lessons learned from projects.
• Focus on successful project execution, applying HDR’s PMO processes and aligning with client project delivery goals.
• Establish and execute workflow delivery 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/or observation in the field, monitoring and reporting on daily construction activities, identifying problematic conditions, and providing recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license).
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including experience in consulting/engineering, preferably with Horizontal Directional Drilling, microtunneling, and/or Direct Pipe®.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, MicroStation, or other relevant software.
• Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement, seepage, and deep foundation response software, as appropriate.
• Experience with Bentley suite of geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience in a remote work environment.
• Team-oriented with a strong desire to be accountable and reliable for contributions.
• Strong writing and computer skills, including proven experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, managing time and prioritizing tasks appropriately and independently to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously while remaining in frequent communication with the team.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Travel

Travel is required; frequency and duration will depend on project needs and may be extensive at times.

Pay

The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $125,000 - $150,000.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.
• Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Locations

This position is available in multiple locations across the United States, including but not limited to:

• Atlanta, Georgia
• Round Rock, Texas
• Charlotte, North Carolina
• Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Salem, Oregon
• Baltimore, Maryland
• Missoula, Montana
• Houston, Texas
• Irvine, California
• Madison, Wisconsin
• Buffalo, New York
• Tacoma, Washington
• Reno, Nevada
• Fort Collins, Colorado
• Folsom, California
• Portland, Oregon
• Bozeman, Montana
• Durango, Colorado
• Seattle, Washington
• Las Vegas, Nevada
• Billings, Montana
• Dallas, Texas
• Helena, Montana
• Spokane, Washington
• Arlington, Virginia
• Pasco, Washington
• Austin, Texas
• Claremont, California
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Denver, Colorado
• Bend, Oregon
• St. Louis, Missouri
• Tucson, Arizona
• Little Rock, Arkansas
• Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Olympia, Washington
• Vancouver, Washington
• Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Honolulu, Hawaii
• Fulton, Maryland
• Phoenix, Arizona
• Louisville, Kentucky
• Greenville, South Carolina
• Rosemont, Illinois
• Walnut Creek, California
• Memphis, Tennessee
• Kalispell, Montana
• Richmond, Virginia
• Gig Harbor, Washington
• Providence, Rhode Island
• Cleveland, Ohio
• Tampa, Florida
• West Palm Beach, Florida
• Columbus, Ohio
• Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Lexington, Kentucky
• Olathe, Kansas
• Pooler, Georgia
• Bellevue, Washington
• Kansas City, Missouri
• Wilmington, North Carolina
• Nashville, Tennessee
• San Jose, California
• Newark, New Jersey
• Pensacola, Florida
• Albuquerque, New Mexico
• White Plains, New York
• St. Paul, Minnesota
• San Francisco, California
• Charleston, South Carolina
• Roanoke, Virginia
• Columbia, South Carolina
• Vienna, Virginia
• Orlando, Florida
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Syracuse, New York