Trenchless Technology Specialist

Brown and Caldwell, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a senior Trenchless Technology Specialist / Design Consultant to support planning, design, and construction of trenchless conveyance projects primarily in the Eastern US. The role emphasizes delivery excellence, risk management, and applying best practices for micro-tunneling, HDD, jack-and-bore, and related methods.

The position requires deep technical expertise and experience mentoring teams, with opportunities to contribute to nationwide project delivery and

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of trenchless methods and underground utility delivery.
• Ability to convey complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Teamwork and collaboration across project teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and apply technical standards and best practices across projects.
• Engage with national project teams to ensure quality and risk management across the lifecycle.
• Build client relationships and tailor technical solutions to needs.

Job description

The Trenchless Technology Specialist / Design Consultant will support planning, design, and construction of trenchless conveyance infrastructure projects mainly in the Eastern US, but could help with projects nation-wide. This role is a senior technical position focused on delivery excellence, risk management, and application of best practices for trenchless technologies, including micro-tunneling, tunneling, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), jack-and-bore, pilot tube methods, and related trenchless construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and ensure the consistent application of technical standards, guidelines, and best practices across projects and teams.
• Engage on project delivery teams nationally to achieve project goals, ensuring the application of quality standards and best practices to maintain consistency of technical delivery and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and developing tailored technical solutions.
• Support Practice leader with SMS governance and systems to drive talent development for technical practitioners.
• Assist with development of technical training and mentoring programs within the Practice.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Mentorship

• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills And Competencies

• Demonstrates a solid understanding of principles and practices within their technical area, with the ability to apply them effectively in various scenarios.
• Capable of conveying complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Exhibits strong teamwork abilities, fostering collaboration and building cohesive teams to achieve project goals.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and best practices, maintaining consistency and mitigating risks in technical delivery.
• Able to deliver compelling technical presentations, effectively communicating ideas and solutions to diverse audiences.
• Ability to mentor talent for SMS affiliated with the Practice demonstrating a culture of talent development through the Practice.
• Presentation skills with ability to communicate to clients, as well as at conferences and industry association events.

Experience

• Typically requires minimum of 5 years in assigned technical area related experience.
• Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Typically 10-15+ years of progressive experience delivering trenchless and underground utility infrastructure projects (planning through construction).
• Hands-on experience with one or more trenchless delivery methods (e.g., microtunneling, HDD, jack-and-bore, or tunneling), including support of design and construction-phase services.
• Working knowledge of geotechnical principles for trenchless and underground construction, including soil/rock behavior, groundwater conditions, ground improvement, and excavation/support systems.
• Familiarity with various project delivery methods, including progressive design-build, design-build, design-build, and construction manager/general contractor (CMGC).

Education

• A degree in Engineering, Science, Geology, or a related field with an emphasis related to the technical role required.

Salary Range

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $129,000 - $177,000

Location B: $142,000 - $194,000

Location C: $155,000 - $212,000

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.

About Brown And Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.