Responsibilities
Design & Technical Leadership
Serve as PE of Record — lead design, stamp, and seal engineering plans and documents for HDD crossings under USACE-regulated levees, canals, TxDOT roadways, waterways, and railroad corridors
Interpret geotechnical assessments, bore path design, settlement, hydraulic fracture factor-of-safety (FOS) and apply appropriate methods based on project-specific regulatory requirements
Develop design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for trenchless utility crossings
Review and prepare federal, state, and local permit applications including TxDOT utility permits, USACE Section 404/401/408 etc., and railroad crossing agreements
Analyze field conditions, drawings, and specifications; perform engineering calculations and QA review
Project & Client Management
Manage technical scope, schedule, and deliverable quality for HDD permitting and design assignments
Conduct site visits and field inspections during construction to verify compliance with engineered plans
Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients, regulatory agencies, and review boards
Participate in planning and construction administration of utility infrastructure projects
Mentorship & Staff Development
Provide structured mentorship to junior engineering staff, guiding their technical development and supporting progression toward PE licensure
Conduct internal technical training and peer review to elevate team-wide competency in trenchless design, HDD bore analysis, and regulatory compliance
Share expertise in TxDOT procedures, USACE permitting, and utility crossing design with engineering staff at all levels Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (or Geotechnical Engineering); other engineering disciplines will not be considered for this role given the USACE regulatory environment
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas — required at time of hire; verifiable through TBPELS
Minimum 5 years of experience in civil or utility infrastructure engineering, with demonstrated, hands-on experience in trenchless/HDD crossing design
Proven experience designing HDD crossings under regulated infrastructure — waterways, canals, TxDOT roadways, and/or USACE-regulated levees or embankments
Direct experience with USACE Section 408 permitting and related specifications
Demonstrated ability to perform or review hydraulic fracture FOS analysis for HDD beneath regulated water infrastructure
Experience preparing or reviewing Design Implementation Project Plans (DIPPs) for USACE-regulated crossings
Proficiency in HDPE pipe/conduit specification and HDD pull force and mud pressure calculations
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare technical reports and lead client presentations
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; Microsoft Office Suite
Physically able to perform field site visits and inspections Preferred
Experience working with electric utility clients on underground or trenchless conduit installations
Familiarity with municipal infrastructure projects (roadway, drainage, water/wastewater)
Prior formal or informal mentorship experience with EIT or junior engineering staff
Experience with HDD pull force and mud pressure calculations
Knowledge of standard engineering software for trenchless design analysis
