Our client provides highly specialized engineering support across complex infrastructure projects and delivers advanced downhole tools for directional drilling applications.

We are seeking a motivated and driven Trenchless Engineer specializing in Microtunnelling to join a growing and dynamic team. This role is primarily office-based, with periodic field assignments for construction inspection and site oversight.

We welcome candidates located anywhere in the United States, provided they hold a Professional Engineer (PE) designation and have 3–4 years of direct microtunnelling experience within an engineering consultancy or contractor environment.

Responsibilities

Office Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed microtunnel design drawings, calculations, and technical documentation
• Manage and delegate projects while serving as the primary client contact and corporate representative
• Coordinate communication between clients, field teams, and internal project staff
• Lead initiatives to standardize and improve project delivery systems and workflows
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure compliance with company and industry standards
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule performance
• Prepare, review, and approve project deliverables, including:
• Cost estimates and schedules
• Engineered drawing development, checking, and sign-off
• Equipment sizing, specifications, and datasheets
• RFQs, bid evaluations, and award recommendations
• Contract preparation, including scope of work (EWP) documentation
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to support ongoing and future business opportunities
• Conduct periodic project site visits as required

Field Responsibilities:

• Act as the client’s on-site representative in a professional and accountable manner
• Review and monitor compliance with contract documents, codes, standards, and applicable regulations
• Participate in contractor daily safety meetings (including JSAs) and conduct company-specific JSAs
• Complete Daily Inspection and HSE Reports
• Issue and monitor work authorization permits; document site activities with photographs and collect as-built data
• Monitor contractor adherence to microtunnel design and report deviations
• Track and report operational metrics, including:
• Rates of penetration
• Slurry and bentonite properties
• Pump offsets
• Lost circulation
• Face pressure targets vs. actual performance
• Tunneling plan adjustments and alignment changes
• Conduct detailed safety inspections to ensure equipment meets industry standards and certification requirements
• Assist with work pad development, site access, and equipment mobilization
• Implement drilling fluid disposal procedures in accordance with the Mud Disposal Plan, including soil sampling and compliance coordination
• Complete daily Microtunnel Inspection, Tunneling Fluid, and Steering Reports
• Coordinate Emergency Response Plans, site orientations, and contractor training documentation
• Source construction water and coordinate water withdrawal permits
• Manage purchase orders and monitor site costs, productivity, and downtime
• Collect soil and cuttings samples for laboratory analysis when required

Business Development:

• Maintain and expand client relationships through proactive engagement and contract negotiation
• Support proposal preparation and manage business opportunities aligned with operational capabilities
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and technical sessions showcasing company expertise
• Collaborate with operational teams to support complex projects and identify opportunities to expand existing scopes of work

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-4 years of direct experience with trenchless methods, including:
• Microtunnelling (required)
• Direct Steerable Pipe Thrusting (DSPT) (required)
• Experience with additional trenchless technologies such as Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), pipe jacking, and auger boring is an asset
• A minimum of 3–4 years of relevant experience within engineering consulting or contracting
• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Geotechnical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation required
• Experience working with municipal or pipeline infrastructure operators is an asset
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive in managing responsibilities