Trenchless Technology Specialist

Brown and Caldwell; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Bonus eligibility

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Long-term care insurance

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a senior Trenchless Technology Specialist / Design Consultant to support planning, design, and construction of trenchless conveyance projects mainly in the Eastern US and nationwide.

Focus is on delivery excellence, risk management, and applying best practices for trenchless technologies such as micro-tunneling, HDD, jack-and-bore, and tunneling, with mentoring responsibilities and leadership within the Practice.

Qualifications

• Typically requires minimum 5 years in assigned technical area
• 10-15+ years of progressive trenchless/underground experience
• Certified in the SMS Framework and progressing through SMS competencies

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply technical standards, guidelines and best practices across projects
• Engage on national project delivery teams to ensure quality and risk management
• Build and maintain client relationships and deliver tailored technical solutions
• Support Practice leader with SMS governance and talent development
• Develop technical training and mentoring programs within the Practice
• Adapt to evolving project needs and assignments

Skills

Trenchless delivery methods

Technical leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Public speaking

SMS Framework

Geotechnical principles

Risk management

Documentation standards

Education

Engineering degree

Geology degree

Science degree

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.

Thisrole advances the vision and strategy forthe Conveyance Infrastructure Technology Practice, ensuring alignment with national practice goals and contributing to market growth and development. This role is responsible for deliveringhigh qualitytechnical solutionsandoverseeing the technical rigor and documentationthrough the use of Practicestandards forproject deliveryandclient services teamsacross the company,as well astechnicalpracticesleadership.Thisrole may also be responsible fordeveloping andevolvingtechnical standards forregular updates, disseminatingtechnicalknowledge throughout theorganizationand mentoring less experienced technical staff in alignment with Practice leadership.Work is performed independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and ensure the consistent application of technical standards, guidelines, and best practices across projects and teams.
• Engage onproject delivery teamsnationallyto achieve project goals,ensuring theapplication of quality standards and best practicesto maintain consistency of technical delivery and mitigate risksthroughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and developing tailored technical solutions.
• Support Practice leader with SMS governanceand systems to drive talent development for technical practitioners.
• Assist with development of technical training and mentoring programs within thePractice.
• 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 practiceswithin 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 tomentortalent for SMS affiliated with thePracticedemonstratinga culture of talent development through thePractice.
• Presentation skillswith ability to communicate to clients, as well as at conferences and industry association events.

Experience

• Typically requires minimum of5yearsin assignedtechnical arearelated experience.
• Typicaly certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Typical 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 tothe technicalrole 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

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

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. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

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.

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