Trenchless Field Engineer

CCI INC.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CCI INC. is seeking a junior/entry-level engineer to join the trenchless design group. The role is field-heavy (approximately 95%), with the Houston, Texas office serving as a base when not in the field. You will assist with designs, calculations, and documentation while supporting the project team under senior PMs.

The position emphasizes on-site collaboration, safety, and coordination across engineering and construction teams, offering growth in HDD and pipeline projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Engineering In Training (EIT) registration or eligibility.
• 1+ years of relevant experience is an asset.
• Experience with HDD and pipeline construction is an asset.
• Summer student experience in a related field is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Class D driver’s license and vehicle suitable for travel to worksites.
• Safety training and drug/alcohol testing required to work in the field.

Responsibilities

• Act as the client’s representative on site in a professional manner.
• Review contract documents, codes, standards and legislation applicable to the scope of work.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and complete safety reports.
• Monitor site activities and collect as-built information.
• Assist with HDD design calculations and report deviations to Construction Manager.
• Communicate with construction and engineering groups and perform occasional engineering calculations.
• Maintain safety checklist and ensure equipment certifications.
• Coordinate Emergency Response Plan and training certificates as required.
• Keep records and liaise between construction and drilling contractor teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Engineering In Training (EIT) registration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary of Position

CCI is looking for a driven individual to be a part of CCI’s trenchless design group. This position is responsible for assisting the project team with all project deliverables, related documents and coordination of project requirements. Assist with designs, conduct calculations, draft documents and provide daily oversight and documentation of construction progress. This is a junior/entry level position and the incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of CCI’s Senior Project Managers and the US Trenchless Engineering Lead.

Expectations to be in the field 95%. When not in field, the position is based out of our Houston, Texas office.

Accountabilities

• Act as the client’s representative on site in a professional manner;
• Review, monitor and report all applicable contract documents, codes, standards and legislation that apply to the scope of work and specifically the task being executed;
• Actively participate in the Contractor’s daily safety meetings including JSA’s (Job Safety Analysis) and conduct CCI specific JSA, as well as complete Daily Inspection and HSE Reports;
• Monitor site and work activities and collect as-built information;
• Monitor the Contractor’s adherence to the HDD design and report any deviations to CCI’s Construction Manager;
• Report on rates of penetration, bit and reamer changes, steering corrections, lost circulation attempts and adjustments to the drilling plan, drill path changes, and operational changes;
• Perform minimum radius calculations during pilot hole installation to ensure strict adherence to project tolerances.
• Communicate with Construction and Engineering groups and perform occasional engineering calculations for HDD pull force estimates and pipeline stress analysis.
• Review and track downhole annular pressures and factor of safety while maintaining regular communication with CCI Construction, Engineering, and Geotechnical personnel.
• Conduct a detailed safety checklist to ensure that the Contractor’s equipment meets the industry safety standards and ensure that all equipment has the proper certifications
• Supervise the Contractor in the work pad and access development including equipment towing;
• Monitor survey and centerline slashing for coil setup;
• Complete the HDD Daily Inspection Report, HDD Drilling Fluid Report, HDD Steering Report on a daily basis and keep accurate records within the CCI job binder;
• Coordination of Emergency Response Plan, orientations, collection of Contractor’s employees’ training certificates and contact list;
• Keep track and record water withdrawal permits for construction;
• Act as liaison between the construction manager(s) and drilling contractor for any issues during the project;
• Monitor cost including resources on site, working time, tools utilized and rig down time as required;
• Where required, collect samples of soils and/or cuttings for analysis; and
• All other duties assigned by the Project Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering
• Registration as an Engineer in Training
• 1+ years’ relevant experience an asset
• Experience with HDD an asset
• Experience with pipeline construction an asset
• Summer Student experience in a related field an asset
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point
• Class D drivers license, and vehicle suitable for travel to worksites
• Safety training courses, background check and drug and alcohol testing required to work in the field. On the job training will be provided as needed.