Trenchless Technology Specialist

Brown and Caldwell (BC) is seeking a Trenchless Technology Specialist / Design Consultant to support planning, design, and construction of trenchless conveyance infrastructure projects. This senior technical position focuses 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 Specialist includes responsibility to lead increasingly complex civil parts of projects. This includes providing technical guidance and oversight to the civil team, coordinating with internal and external partners, and identifying potential project delivery risks. The role manages scope, schedule, and budget, mentors junior staff, and ensures BC’s quality‑management requirements are followed. The role requires an individual to work independently under limited supervision and occasionally offer guidance on strategic or highly complex issues. Responsibilities Support project delivery by planning, designing, and creating civil engineering plans, specifications, and reports. Support maintenance of BC’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 resolve apparent conflicts with relevant codes, laws, and permits to ensure regulatory adherence in all tasks performed. Supervise site investigation to identify existing conditions, requirements for demolition, construction‑phasing processes, and utility coordination. Supervise Subsurface Utility Engineering efforts. Conduct quality control of desktop reviews prepared for the project. Supervise geotechnical and survey sub‑consultants’ efforts and incorporate the information into the design. Review geotechnical and survey consultant deliverables for compliance with scope and identification of any out‑of‑scope efforts. Conduct quality control of design documentation to verify appropriate incorporation of historic record drawing data. Quality control review of existing‑conditions base mapping. Supervise and provide quality control of the consolidated civil design into a coherent set of contract documents and deliverables. Lead construction phase services, including the following: Request for Information (RFI) responses Submittal reviews Change order directives Supervise generation of cost estimations Support the maintenance and communication of project schedules for design and construction. Provide guidance and training to less experienced colleagues within the team. Work with project leadership to provide level of effort and schedule estimates for civil‑specific elements of water/wastewater utility infrastructure projects. 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 Ability to direct and organize civil teams to complete multiple tasks. Ability to effectively manage team communications. Advanced competency 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 Minimum of 5 years of work experience in civil engineering or related field. Has achieved or is working toward achieving a professional license. Past experience in 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 is required. Preferred Skills and Experience 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, 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 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, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance‑based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long‑term care insurance. 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. For more information, visit This position is subject to a pre‑employment background check and a pre‑employment drug test. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr