Trenchless Construction Specialist

GeoEngineers • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Trenchless Construction Specialist supports the Pipelines Business Unit by collecting site data, observing construction, preparing daily reports, and assisting with subsurface explorations for pipeline installation projects. The role observes and documents HDD tooling, construction progress, and areas of concern. It requires frequent travel and substantial fieldwork: employees should expect to spend up to 75% of their work time in the field, with travel assignments often lasting two to six weeks and typically not exceeding six weeks.

The position involves field inspections, monitoring construction activities, preparing field notes and reports, assisting with subsurface investigations and boring logs, documenting project milestones, and assessing contractor compliance with project specifications and permit requirements. The specialist communicates concerns to senior team members and company and client management.

Work includes physical activities under varying weather conditions, prolonged standing, bending and reaching, and repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds. Employees must conduct work safely, identify and address potential hazards, participate in project safety briefings as required, wear appropriate field safety equipment, and complete required health and safety training before fieldwork.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related professional experience, or a combination of a bachelor's degree and related experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information and instructions.
• Professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform physical activities in varying weather conditions, including prolonged standing, bending, and reaching, and repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
• Ability to perform sustained work on a PC while viewing a monitor or screen for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience within a professional services firm.
• Understanding of HDD technology and HDD construction best practices.
• General computer proficiency and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Previous experience generating field reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections safely and in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Monitor and document daily construction activities related to pipeline projects.
• Prepare detailed, accurate field notes and timely daily field reports.
• Support subsurface investigations in partnership with drillers.
• Create or assist with boring logs for pipeline projects.
• Photograph and report construction activities, completed milestones, tooling, and equipment.
• Evaluate contractor compliance with project specifications and permit requirements.
• Communicate problem areas to senior team members for resolution with clients and contractors.
• Communicate construction concerns to company and client management.
• Identify and resolve potential safety hazards in a timely manner, conduct safety briefings as required, wear appropriate safety equipment in the field, and complete required health and safety training before fieldwork.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including a travel benefit for care not locally available.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for an annual year-end bonus, subject to program eligibility requirements.
• Pay increases based on individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED