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Trenchless Technology Specialist

Brown and Caldwell
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
May 08, 2026
Description

Brown and Caldwell (BC) is seeking a Trenchless Technology Specialist / Design Consultant to support planning, design, and construction of trenchless conveyance infrastructure projects. This role is a senior technical position focused on delivery excellence, risk management, and application of best practices for trenchless technologies, including microtunneling, tunneling, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), jack-and-bore, pilot tube methods, and related trenchless construction techniques.

The Trenchless Technology Specialistincludes responsibility toleadincreasinglycomplexcivilparts ofprojects. This includesproviding technical guidance and oversightto the civil team,coordinating with internal and externalpartnersandidentifyingpotential project deliveryrisks.The rolemanagesscope, schedule, andbudget,mentorsjuniorstaff,andensuresBC's qualitymanagementrequirements are followed.Thisrolerequires an individual to work independently under limitedsupervision, andoccasionally offer guidance on strategic orhighly complexissues.

Responsibilities



  • Support project delivery byplanning, design, and creation ofcivil engineeringplans, specifications, and reports.


  • Support maintenance ofBC's project management delivery requirements, which include the following:


  • Project management plan


  • Quality management plan


  • BIM execution plan


  • Risk Register


  • Design decision log


  • Change management log


  • Verify compliance and resolveapparentconflictswithrelevant codes, laws, and permits to ensure regulatoryadherencein all tasks performed.


  • Supervise site investigation toidentifyexisting conditions, requirements for demolition,constructionphasingprocesses, andutility coordination.


  • Supervise Subsurface Utility Engineering efforts.


  • Conductqualitycontrol ofdesktop reviewsprepared for the project.


  • Supervise geotechnicaland survey subconsultants effortsan incorporationof the informationinto the design.


  • Reviewof geotechnical and surveyconsultant'sdeliverables for compliancewiththe scopeandidentificationof anyout of scopeefforts needed to meet industrystandardof care for the design.


  • Conduct quality control ofdesign documentation to verifyappropriate incorporationof historic record drawing data.


  • Quality control review of existing conditions base mapping.


  • Supervise and provide quality controlof theconsolidatedcivil design into a coherent and cohesive set ofcontract documents and deliverables.


  • Leadconstruction phase services, including the following:


  • Request for Information (RFI) responses


  • Submittal reviews


  • Change order directives


  • Supervisethe generation ofcost estimations.


  • Support the maintenance and communication ofproject schedules for design and construction.


  • Provide guidance and training to less experienced colleagues within the team.


  • Work with project leadershipto provide level of effort andscheduleestimatesforcivil-specific elements of water/wastewater utility infrastructure projects.


  • Flexibility to adapt and execute variousadditionalassignments 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.



Skillsand Competencies



  • Ability to direct and organize civil teams to complete multiple tasks.


  • Ability toeffectivelymanage team communications.


  • Advancedcompetency in civil engineering skills and theories.


  • Proven ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and solve moderately complex problems.


  • Proficient knowledge of regulatory expectations and experience with site investigations and project planning.



Experience



  • Typically, a minimumof 5years ofworkexperience in civil engineeringor relatedfield.


  • Has achieved or is working towards achievingprofessionallicense.


  • Past experiencein dealing with projects and providing guidance to less experienced colleagues is crucial.


  • Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.



Education



  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field, or equivalent experience isrequired.



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)



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: $95,000 - $129,000
Location B: $104,000 - $142,000
Location C: $114,000 - $155,000

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.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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.



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