Trenchless Engineer

Brierley Associates Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid holidays and personal days

Accrual of vacation days

Job summary

A geological engineering firm in Austin, TX, is seeking a qualified candidate to support trenchless operations related to HDD and microtunneling. Responsibilities include project planning, performing design calculations, and preparing technical reports. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Engineering and strong communication skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, vacation days, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong communicative abilities in English, both written and oral.
• Capability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Support trenchless and geotechnical project planning and implementation.
• Perform design calculations for tunnels and foundations.
• Prepare construction drawings for underground infrastructure.
• Write technical reports and ensure project oversight.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Fieldwork readiness

Trenchless construction methodologies

Education

BS in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field

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 and microtunneling operation design and construction projects, or similar.

Responsibilities:

• Support trenchless and geotechnical projects including planning, implementation, field data collection and oversight, data reporting and writing interpretative reports
• 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
• Work under the direction of senior engineers and geologists who provide technical oversight
• 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 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:

• Potential to become a licensed PE in TX within 5 years (PE preferred)
• BS in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or closely related engineering field (MS preferred)
• 0-5 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).