Trenchless Rehabilitation Practice Lead

Brief Description

LJB Engineering Company is a national engineering consulting firm seeking a full-time Trenchless Rehabilitation Practice Lead. This role supports rapid growth in tunnel and trenchless design and construction management.

Essential Functions

• Perform geotechnical engineering for trenchless rehabilitation projects, including CIPP, sliplining, spray applied pipe lining, spiral wound pipe, pipe bursting, pipe ramming, etc.
• Develop proposals, cost estimates, and schedules for trenchless and rehabilitation projects; lead tasks and teams; produce technical deliverables.
• Create technical memoranda, letters, and reports; participate in technical meetings and workshops.
• Secure new business through business development activities, including identifying project leads, teaming discussions, and leveraging client relationships.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, both technically and non-technically.
• Increase LJB's visibility through participation in industry initiatives, conferences, committees, and community associations.
• Manage office-based and field-based tasks, including standard weekday work hours and potential weekday, night, and weekend field work.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in trenchless rehabilitation projects, including both design and construction phases.
• Substantial professional project expertise in planning, designing, and constructing various tunnel and trenchless projects.
• Technical engineering and field-level experience with rehabilitation measures for existing water/sewer tunnels and pipes.
• Training and experience in project management.
• Experience in proposal writing and job scoping.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork skills.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant technical codes, operations, processes, and trends.
• Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment, interact with other staff, collaborate with other disciplines, and mentor junior staff.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Geological/Geotechnical, or related field, with a Master’s degree preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent knowledge of trenchless rehabilitation construction methods and products.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: $175,000+ based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards. Benefits include participation in regional initiatives, conferences, committees, and community associations, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.