Trenchless Technology Specialist

Brown and Caldwell

Trenchless Technology Specialist supporting planning and design of conveyance infrastructure projects in the US. Delivering technical solutions while mentoring less experienced staff.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $129,000 - $212,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
Assist with development of technical training and mentoring programs within the Practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
short and long-term disability
life insurance
an employee assistance program
paid time off
parental leave
paid holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
performance-based bonus eligibility
employee referral bonuses
tuition reimbursement
pet insurance
long-term care insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Micro-TunnelingHorizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)Jack-and-BoreTunnelingGeotechnical PrinciplesExcavation/Support SystemsProject Delivery MethodsConstruction-Phase ServicesTechnical Standards DevelopmentRisk Management

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementMentoringTeam CollaborationCommunication

Certifications

SMS Framework Certification