Trenchless Rehabilitation Practice Lead

Position Overview LJB Engineering Company, a national engineering consulting firm, seeks a full‑time Trenchless Rehabilitation Practice Lead. The candidate will support our rapid growth in tunnel and trenchless design and construction management. The successful candidate will have over 15 years working on trenchless rehabilitation projects, including design and construction phase roles, and possess the professional and interpersonal skills to make a positive impact on our firm and the clients we serve. Compensation $175,000+ based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards. Essential Functions Perform geotechnical engineering associated with the trenchless design and construction of municipal water and wastewater conveyance facilities. Produce structural and geotechnical engineering calculations as required in support of trenchless rehabilitation design including cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP), sliplining, spray applied pipe lining (SAPL), spiral wound pipe, pipe bursting, pipe ramming and others. Adhere to all applicable local and national codes of practice for design. Develop proposals, cost estimates and schedules for trenchless and rehabilitation projects; lead tasks and teams and produce technical deliverables (construction plans and specifications, structural/geotechnical calculations, design reports, and technical memoranda) according to client specifications. Independently develop technical memoranda, letters, and reports. Responsible for business development activities including locating trenchless rehabilitation project leads, discussion of teaming and leveraging existing and new client relationships to secure an ongoing stream of new business to sustain and grow the business in US and Canada. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate technical and non-technical information in a concise, professional manner, including participation in technical meetings and workshops with owners, contractors, and other stakeholders. Increase LJB’s visibility with internal and external professionals by participating in regional initiatives, conferences, committees, and community associations, including any identified industry activities. Office based assignments will require a standard weekday business hours work schedule. Field work may include weekday, night, and weekend work. Other duties as assigned. Essential Credentials Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of study (Civil, Structural, Geological/Geotechnical, or related field) required; master’s degree preferred. Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent knowledge of a wide range of trenchless rehabilitation construction methods and products. Qualifications 15+ years of relevant experience in trenchless rehabilitation. Substantial professional project expertise in the planning, design, and construction of a variety of tunnel and trenchless projects. Technical engineering and field-level experience with delivering trenchless rehabilitation solutions for projects in soft ground and hard rock. Experience with the inspection and design of rehabilitation measures for existing water/sewer tunnels and pipes. Training and experience in project management. Experience in proposal writing and job scoping. Excellent problem solving, decision making and teamwork skills. Excellent technical writing and communication skills and attention to detail. Thorough knowledge of relevant technical codes, operations, processes, and trends. Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment, interact with other staff, collaborate with other disciplines, and mentor junior staff. Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr LJB Inc.