Trenchless Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Trenchless Engineer to join its national services team in Atlanta, GA. This position provides significant professional growth, a competitive salary range of $125,000 - $150,000, and extensive travel opportunities. Responsibilities include evaluating trenchless construction methods, interfacing with project teams, and managing project documentation. Preferred qualifications include 10+ years of experience with trenchless methods and PMP certification. HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience, preferably with trenchless technologies.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred.
• Experience in a remote work setting is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform route selection and evaluate feasibility for trenchless crossings.
• Conduct site reconnaissance visits and collect data for analysis.
• Communicate project status and technical discussions with clients.

Skills

Horizontal Directional Drilling

Microtunneling

Project Management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

GeoStudio/Ensoft Software

Bentley Software Suite

Excellent writing skills

Customer service skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional engineering license (e.g., PE or P.Eng)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MicroStation

gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog

Job description

Trenchless Engineer

HDR is looking for a Trenchless Engineer to join our national Trenchless Services team. This role offers significant professional growth, a competitive salary range of $125,000 - $150,000, and extensive travel opportunities necessary to support field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform desktop route selection and evaluate feasibility for design and construction of trenchless crossings.
• Carry out site reconnaissance visits.
• Develop a subsurface investigation program to determine 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 discipline leads and production staff (e.g., geotechnical, CAD) to support the development of trenchless design deliverables.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding project status and technical discussions.
• 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 selecting the 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 project documentation, including 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.
• Develop permit application documents and drawings.
• Be aware of and understand the applicable industry standards and governing codes relevant to the market sectors (e.g., Oil and Gas, Water/Wastewater, Power).
• Ensure documents, calculations, and reports comply with governing legislation and standards.
• Prepare field engineering and as-built documents.
• Contribute to the definition/update of department standards and procedures and provide feedback from projects.
• Focus on successful project execution, applying HDR's PMO processes and aligning with client delivery goals.
• Establish and implement workflow delivery for all projects, including trenchless engineering, design, subcontracted services, and construction applications.
• Procure, manage, and coordinate with subconsultants for various trenchless services.
• Perform construction oversight and/or observation in the field, monitoring and reporting daily construction activities, identifying problematic conditions, and providing recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including consulting/engineering, preferably with Horizontal Directional Drilling, microtunneling, or Direct Pipe.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience in a remote work environment.
• Design knowledge of trenchless construction methods.
• Team-oriented with a strong desire to be accountable and reliable.
• Excellent writing and computer skills, including experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines independently.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously while maintaining frequent communication with distributed team members.
• Accountability for time and work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Travel is required; frequency and duration will depend on project needs and may be extensive.
• This position is subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)).
• Experience with Microsoft Office, MicroStation or other engineering software.
• Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement, seepage, and deep foundation response software.
• Experience with Bentley suite of geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog).
• Commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.