Project Engineer, Trenchless Services

General Responsibilities:

Multiple office locations across Iowa, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Minnesota

Location options: Cedar Falls, IA • Bettendorf, IA • Cedar Rapids, IA • Des Moines, IA • Dubuque, IA • Omaha, NE • Lincoln, NE • Bismarck, ND • Fargo, ND • Sioux Falls, SD • Minneapolis, MN

Are you a Professional Engineer who enjoys solving complex subsurface challenges and leading infrastructure projects? In this role, you’ll provide engineering and consulting services for underground utility projects while working in teams and shaping project success from planning through construction.

This position blends technical expertise, leadership, and hands-on field involvement , offering meaningful responsibility and visibility on projects that directly impact communities and critical infrastructure. In this position, you’ll have flexibility to be based out of multiple Midwest offices.

Why This Role

Flexibility to work from multiple Midwest office locations

Lead technically challenging work with real‑world impact

Opportunity to mentor and learn from others to continue expanding your expertise

Exposure to a wide variety of subsurface construction methods and project types

Collaborative environment that values safety, quality, and professional growth

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

What You’ll Work On

You’ll support underground and trenchless construction efforts across a range of infrastructure systems, including:

Electrical and communications utilities

Gas pipelines

Stormwater, wastewater, and water conveyance systems

Your work will span investigation, analysis, design support, and construction-phase consulting.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

Lead and mentor engineers and technical staff on medium to large, complex projects

Plan and oversee field investigations and laboratory testing programs

Perform trenchless engineering analyses and calculations

Develop trenchless design and construction recommendations

Prepare and review technical reports, design drawings, and specifications

Serve as a technical resource during construction

Partner with project managers on proposals, cost estimating, and project tracking

You’ll regularly communicate engineering concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Leadership, Safety & Quality

Model and promote a strong safety culture across all project activities

Identify project risks early and contribute to effective risk management strategies

Lead pre‑task planning and ensure teams follow established safety guidelines

Monitor project quality and continuously refine project practices

Provide technical review and direction for projects using innovative solutions

Requirements:

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering (Master’s preferred)

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

Experience and/or Educational Background supporting trenchless and subsurface infrastructure projects

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with engineering software and spreadsheets (CAD/Microstation experience is desirable)

Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel periodically for project work

Interested? Let’s Talk

You don’t need to meet every qualification to start the conversation.

�� Schedule a confidential call with our recruiter to learn more about the role, projects, office locations, and career path — or apply directly if you’re ready to take the next step.