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Trenchless EIT/ Specialist

HDR, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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HDR is seeking to expand our national Trenchless Services team nationwide. The Trenchless EIT/ Specialist will report to the Trenchless Services Engineering Lead, having primary responsibilities supporting the execution of design and field services associated with trenchless services: engineering, design, and construction applications.

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 for determination of feasibility of construction for various trenchless installation methods.

Evaluate surface and subsurface conditions based on collected data and information to determine feasibility of trenchless construction and preferred construction technique.

Interface with the Team’s various discipline leads and production staff (e.g., geotechnical, CAD, etc.) and communicate frequently to support development of trenchless design deliverables.

Communicate regularly with clients regarding project status and technical discussions related to trenchless construction applications.

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, micro tunneling, tunneling, Direct Pipe®, etc.) and participate in the definition and selection of 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 pertinent project documentation including project design/construction specifications, bid packages, drawings, design reports, engineering assessments, and data sets.

Build knowledge and use of the available software models for trenchless pipeline design.

Interface with project team members outside of the Trenchless Team and other Company functions throughout project execution on multidisciplinary projects.

Develop permit application documents and drawings.

Be aware of and understand the applicable industry Standards and governing Codes relevant to the various market sectors for which the Trenchless Team performs work (e.g., Oil and Gas, Water/Wastewater, Power, etc.). Ensure that documents, calculations, reports are developed in compliance with the governing project legislation and standardization.

Prepare field engineering and as-built documents.

Concur in the definition/updating of department standards and procedures as well as ensure adequate feedback/lessons learned from projects.

Perform construction oversight and/or observation in the field, monitoring, and reporting on daily construction activities, identifying problematic conditions and providing recommendations.

Travel is required. Frequency and duration will be dependent on the project needs and may be extensive at times.

This position is subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

Engineering in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain, and CEIT designation and desire for pursuing PE credentials. Candidates hired without their EIT certification will have the title of Specialist.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, or related discipline.

Minimum two years of professional experience, including experience in consulting/engineering, and preferably with Horizontal Directional Drilling, microtunneling, and/or Direct Pipe®.

Experience in design and knowledge in trenchless construction methods.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are a must.

Team oriented with strong desire to be accountable and reliable for contributions.

Strong writing and computer skills, including proven experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Ability to handle multiple assignments, managing time and prioritizing tasks appropriately and independently to meet deadlines.

Self‑motivated and ability to work autonomously, while remaining in frequent communication with the rest of the team who are located in other offices around the country.

Accountability for time and work ethic.

Experience working on projects in remote environments.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Primary Location United States – Georgia – Atlanta

Other Locations

United States – Texas – Round Rock

United States – North Carolina – Charlotte

United States – Pennsylvania – Bethlehem

United States – Oregon – Salem

United States – Maryland – Baltimore

United States – Montana – Missoula

United States – Texas – Houston

United States – California – Irvine

United States – Wisconsin – Madison

United States – New York – Buffalo

United States – Washington – Tacoma

United States – Nevada – Reno

United States – Colorado – Fort Collins

United States – California – Folsom

United States – Oregon – Portland

United States – Montana – Bozeman

United States – Colorado – Durango

United States – Washington – Seattle

United States – Nevada – Las Vegas

United States – Montana – Billings

United States – Texas – Dallas

United States – Montana – Helena

United States – Washington – Spokane

United States – Virginia – Arlington

United States – Washington – Pasco

United States – Texas – Austin

United States – California – Claremont

United States – Massachusetts – Boston

United States – Colorado – Denver

United States – Oregon – Bend

United States – Missouri – St Louis

United States – Arizona – Tucson

United States – Arkansas – Little Rock

United States – Pennsylvania – Mechanicsburg

United States – Washington – Olympia

United States – Washington – Vancouver

United States – Colorado – Colorado Springs

United States – Wisconsin – Milwaukee

United States – Hawaii – Honolulu

United States – Maryland – Fulton

United States – Arizona – Phoenix

United States – Kentucky – Louisville

United States – South Carolina – Greenville

United States – Illinois – Rosemont

United States – California – Walnut Creek

United States – Tennessee – Memphis

United States – Montana – Kalispell

United States – Virginia – Richmond

United States – Washington – Gig Harbor

United States – Rhode Island – Providence

United States – Ohio – Cleveland

United States – Florida – Tampa

United States – Florida – West Palm Beach

United States – Ohio – Columbus

United States – Tennessee – Chattanooga

United States – Kentucky – Lexington

United States – Kansas – Olathe

United States – Georgia – Pooler

United States – Washington – Bellevue

United States – Missouri – Kansas City

United States – North Carolina – Wilmington

United States – Tennessee – Nashville

United States – California – San Jose

United States – New Jersey – Newark

United States – Florida – Pensacola

United States – New Mexico – Albuquerque

United States – New York – White Plains

United States – Minnesota – St. Paul

United States – California – San Francisco

United States – South Carolina – Charleston

United States – Virginia – Roanoke

United States – South Carolina – Columbia

United States – Virginia – Vienna

United States – Florida – Orlando

United States – Minnesota – Minneapolis

United States – Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh

United States – New York – Syracuse

United States – California – San Diego

United States – Virginia – Norfolk

United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia

United States – Virginia – Glen Allen

United States – California – Riverside

United States – Nebraska – Lincoln

United States – Montana – Butte

United States – Florida – Miami

United States – Nebraska – Omaha

United States – New Jersey – Pennington

United States – California – Sacramento

United States – Connecticut – Rocky Hill

United States – New York – New York

United States – Michigan – Ann Arbor

United States – North Carolina – Winston Salem

United States – Virginia – Alexandria

United States – Michigan – Detroit

United States – North Dakota – Bismarck

United States – Maine – Portland

United States – California – Oakland

United States – North Dakota – Fargo

United States – New Jersey – Woodcliff Lake

United States – Florida – Jacksonville

United States – Illinois – Chicago

United States – California – Los Angeles

United States – Idaho – Boise

United States – North Carolina – Raleigh

United States – Texas – San Antonio

United States – West Virginia – Charleston

United States – Connecticut – Hartford

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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