Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline 3+ years of engineering experience supporting trenchless construction, HDD, or underground utility installation projects Strong understanding of trenchless engineering and construction principles Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) experience Experience supporting the engineering/design of underground pipe, conduit, or utility installations Ability to independently manage engineering tasks and multiple project priorities Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, construction, project management, and field teams
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
5–10+ years of trenchless/HDD engineering experience CAD and/or Civil 3D experience Microtunneling and/or direct pipe experience Experience with HDD stress analysis, hydrofracture analysis, or similar engineering calculations EIT certification or demonstrated path toward PE licensure Active Professional Engineer (PE) license Project management experience within a trenchless engineering environment Experience supporting oil & gas, electrical/power, water/wastewater, pipeline, renewable energy, data center, or other utility infrastructure projects
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Trenchless Engineer for a leading engineering and infrastructure client. This individual will support the design and engineering of trenchless utility installations across a variety of infrastructure projects, with approximately 80–90% of the team's work focused on Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD). Projects can include electrical and power infrastructure, oil & gas, water and sewer, pipelines, data centers, renewable energy, and other underground utility installations.
Day-to-Day:
Perform engineering and design work for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and other trenchless utility installations Support trenchless projects from pursuit and preconstruction through engineering, construction, and project execution Develop engineering calculations, designs, drawings, and technical documentation for underground utility installations Support a wide variety of infrastructure projects, including electrical, oil & gas, water/sewer, pipelines, data centers, and renewable energy Perform and/or support technical analyses including stress analysis, hydrofracture analysis, and other trenchless engineering calculations Utilize CAD and/or Civil 3D to develop and support engineering designs and project deliverables Partner closely with construction teams, project managers, engineers, and technical subject matter experts Provide engineering support to field and construction teams throughout project execution Manage individual project responsibilities, technical deliverables, and deadlines across multiple projects Continue developing technical expertise across HDD, microtunneling, direct pipe, and other trenchless construction methods Travel occasionally for project, client, training, and team needs