Senior Trenchless Engineer

Brierley Associates Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid holidays and personal days

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm based in Austin, TX is seeking a qualified candidate to lead trenchless operations including HDD and microtunneling projects. The role involves project leadership, geotechnical analysis, and client management. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience, a PE License in TX, and a BS in a relevant engineering field. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans, along with paid holidays and vacation days.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry or consulting experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to manage concurrent assignments and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Texas region trenchless group.
• Oversight and reporting of trenchless and geotechnical projects.
• Client management and business development.
• Perform geotechnical analyses and design calculations.
• Prepare construction drawings and specifications.
• Manage the work of engineers and geologists.
• Write technical reports.
• Visit job sites as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Project management

Fieldwork willingness

Trenchless construction familiarity

Education

BS in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering

PE License in Texas

MS preferred

Job description

Brierley Associates is seeking qualified candidates to support our trenchless operations based in Austin, TX. The successful candidate would be working on HDD, microtunneling, and other trenchless methods design and construction projects, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead Texas region trenchless group
• Lead trenchless and geotechnical projects including planning, implementation, field data collection and oversight, data reporting and writing interpretative reports
• Perform client management and business development for the Texas region trenchless market
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design calculations for trenchless, tunnels, shafts, foundations, temporary excavation support systems, and soil/rock slopes
• Assist with the preparation of construction drawings and specifications for underground infrastructure
• Manage and provide technical oversight of the work of engineers and geologists
• Write technical reports and other documents
• Work as integral member of a team on complex, multi-discipline projects.
• Periodically visit job sites and carry out short-term field assignments

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (both written and oral communication)
• Ability to lead project teams to coordinate work assignments, set priorities, and manage staff to meet project requirements
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with staff, clients, and stakeholders
• Ability to manage your time over a number of concurrent assignments and priorities, and meet deadlines
• Willingness to work in the field and travel, including to other Brierley offices and job sites, for short-term assignments
• Familiarity and design experience with trenchless construction methodologies such as HDD, microtunneling, auger boring is an asset

Requirements

• Licensed PE in TX
• BS in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or closely related engineering field (MS preferred)
• 10+ years of industry or consulting experience
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401k plan (eligible after 6 months of employment), life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, a tuition reimbursement program, and professional membership fee coverage. Full-time employees will receive seven paid holidays and three paid personal days in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue 10 days of vacation per year and eligible for paid sick leave (in accordance with state and local law).