April 4, 2022 Project Engineer - Trenchless

Haugland Group; New York (NY); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Civil Project Engineer to join their Trenchless Division. This remote role involves supporting trenchless operations through project management, budget tracking, and material logistics. You will play a key role in ensuring project success while collaborating with site crews and managing schedules. The company offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth. If you're ready to contribute to innovative infrastructure solutions, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

401k with 5% employer match

Potential for annual performance-based raise

Paid Time off

Paid company observed holidays

Educational and professional advancement opportunities

Frequent company-sponsored events

Relaxed, friendly office

Fast paced, exciting environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in civil construction or trenchless projects.
• Strong understanding of project budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support project management with engineering and procedural planning.
• Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, and change orders.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Value Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Systems (Vista or similar)

Job description

Haugland Group, a privately-owned Long Island, New York-based civil infrastructure and energy construction company has an immediate opportunity for an experiencedCivil Project Engineerto join our growing Trenchless Division.

This role supports trenchless operations under Eastern Utilities Services (EUS), a division of Haugland Group specializing in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), microtunneling, and auger bore installations. Our trenchless group operates maxi HDD rigs and large-diameter installation equipment, capable of delivering challenging crossings across utility, energy, and public sector markets nationwide.

We’re seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to assist with day-to-day project management, coordination, and execution. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting HDD and trenchless projects through submittal tracking, material logistics, schedule development, budget management, and documentation.

At Haugland, we understand that pushing the boundaries of what has been done is essential to develop the infrastructure of tomorrow. The journey won’t be simple, but what gets us there is. At Haugland Group, Our Word is Our Way. We are leaders in building what’s next because we see the path to get there and we’re setting a new standard of exceptional along the way.

Let’s build together!

Location:

This is a remote position. Travel to project sites is required on an as-needed basis as determined by management – approximately 30% travel is expected.

Key Functions

• Support the Project Management team with engineering and procedural planning; identify opportunities for value engineering.
• Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Manage project schedules (CPM baseline and updates).
• Assist with project budgets, cost-to-complete tracking, and monthly forecasting.
• Oversee material approvals, deliveries, and inventory tracking.
• Maintain accurate project data in the ERP system (Vista or similar).
• Coordinate with Finance for cost coding, invoice validation, and reporting.
• Participate in field visits and collaborate with site crews as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in civil construction, infrastructure, or trenchless projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with HDD or other trenchless technologies (preferred but not required).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP systems a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and communicate clearly.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time, based on project needs.

Why Haugland?

Compensation range for this role is 75-95k

At Haugland Group, our benefits are designed to convey company culture and values which has employees at its forefront.

• Excellent benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, Health Savings, short/long term disability, and life insurance
• 401k with 5% employer match
• Potential for annual performance-based raise
• Paid Time off
• Paid company observed holidays
• Educational and professional advancement opportunities
• Frequent company-sponsored events
• Relaxed, friendly office
• Fast paced, exciting environment

Haugland Group LLC and its operating divisions, affiliates, related entities, and subsidiaries (collectively, “the Company”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered property of the Company and therefore, the Company will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Only upon the Company’s written request may preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully executed agreement with the Company must be in place and current.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability).

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