Trenchless Construction Specialist

GeoEngineers, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

GeoEngineers, located in Springfield, MO, seeks a Trenchless Construction Specialist to lead site data collection and construction observation for pipeline projects within the Pipelines unit. Expect up to 75% field time and multi-week field assignments.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred), 1 year of related experience, and a valid driver’s license. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of related professional experience required, or combination of Bachelor’s degree and related experience.
• Understanding of HDD technology and HDD construction best practices preferred.
• General computer proficiency; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) preferred.
• Professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field inspections in a safe manner in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Monitors and documents daily construction activities; prepares detailed field notes and daily field reports.
• Supports subsurface investigations in partnership with drillers; creates or assists with boring logs for pipeline projects.
• Photographs and reports key activities and milestones during construction, tooling and equipment.
• Evaluates contractor compliance with project specifications and permit requirements; communicates issues to senior team for resolution.
• Communicates construction concerns to company and client management.

Skills

Field inspections

Field reporting

HDD knowledge

Safety compliance

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Location: Springfield, MO | Type: Full Time | Department: Pipelines

The Trenchless Construction Specialist is responsible for site data collection and construction observation services, daily reporting, and providing support for subsurface explorations for pipeline installation projects in support of the Pipelines Business Unit. Observes and documents HDD tooling, construction progress, and areas of concern in daily field reports. This position requires frequent travel and field time. Incumbents should expect to spend up to 75% of work time in the field, with frequent travel for two to six weeks in duration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts field inspections in a safe manner in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Monitors and documents daily construction activities as they relate to Pipeline projects. Prepares detailed, accurate field notes and prepares daily field reports in a timely manner.
• Supports subsurface investigations in partnership with drillers. Creates or assists with boring logs in support of pipeline projects.
• Photographs and reports key activities and milestones completed during the construction process, as well as tooling and equipment.
• Evaluates contractor compliance with project specifications and permit requirements. Communicates problem areas to senior team members for resolution with clients and contractors.
• Communicates construction concerns to the company and client management team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of related professional experience required, or combination of Bachelor’s degree and related experience. Experience within a professional services firm preferred.
• Understanding of HDD technology and HDD construction best practices preferred.
• General computer proficiency; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) preferred.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information and instructions. Previous experience generating field reports preferred.
• Professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities under varying weather conditions with prolonged standing, bending, reaching, and lifting of up to 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the day.
• Ability to perform consistent work on a PC with prolonged view of a monitor/screen.
• Travel requirements vary based on project size. Duration of assignments will vary but typically not exceed six weeks in length.
• All employees are responsible for conducting their work (office and field) in a safe manner. This includes proactively identifying and resolving potential safety hazards in a timely manner and conducting safety briefings as required by the project. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health and safety training prior to beginning field work.

Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. GeoEngineers’ salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. As part of our competitive total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year-end bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others. View our full listing of benefits here.

• healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available)
• 401(k) with company match
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance
• wellbeing benefits
• paid vacation and sick time
• paid holidays
• among others

Our Commitment to Belonging at GeoEngineers

When people feel they can bring their whole selves to work, that they have a voice and are supported and respected, it creates trust and a feeling of belonging— employees then flourish, grow their careers, and do the best work of their lives. A culture of belonging allows our employees to thrive and our company to prosper. This is a journey, and we are committed to doing the work, learning and evolving as we go.

GeoEngineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

GeoEngineers is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. We will then make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for openings on our team. We would love for you to join us!