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How much do trenchless engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for trenchless engineer in the United States is $40.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.21 and $45.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trenchless engineer?

To thrive as a Trenchless Engineer, you need a robust background in civil or environmental engineering, geotechnical analysis, and underground utility construction, typically supported by an engineering degree and relevant field experience. Familiarity with trenchless technology methods (such as HDD, pipe bursting, and microtunneling), design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D), and certifications like NASTT’s New Trenchless Technology Professional program are often required. Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills help you excel when coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and clients. These competencies are crucial for ensuring the safe, cost-effective, and minimally invasive delivery of subsurface infrastructure projects.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a trenchless engineer?

As a Trenchless Engineer, your daily tasks often include planning and designing trenchless installation or rehabilitation methods, conducting site assessments and feasibility studies, and preparing technical reports or construction drawings. You may also oversee field operations, troubleshoot technical challenges on-site, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Regular collaboration with project managers, contractors, and utility owners is common to ensure smooth project execution. These responsibilities ensure projects are completed efficiently, on time, and with minimal disruption to surrounding environments.

What is a trenchless engineer?

A Trenchless Engineer specializes in designing and overseeing underground construction projects using trenchless technology, which minimizes surface disruption. They work on installing, repairing, or replacing pipelines and utilities without extensive excavation. Their responsibilities include site assessments, selecting appropriate trenchless methods, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing project efficiency. Trenchless Engineers collaborate with contractors, clients, and regulatory bodies to deliver cost-effective and environmentally friendly infrastructure solutions. This field is essential in urban areas where traditional excavation is impractical or disruptive.

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What states have the most Trenchless Engineer jobs? States with the most job openings for Trenchless Engineer jobs include:
Infographic showing various Trenchless Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,089 per year, or $40.4 per hour.

Trenchless Technology Specialist

Brown and Caldwell

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

The Trenchless Technology Specialist / Design Consultant will support planning, design, and construction of trenchless conveyance infrastructure projects mainly in the Eastern US, but could help with projects nation-wide. This role is a senior technical position focused on delivery excellence, risk management, and application of best practices for trenchless technologies, including micro-tunneling, tunneling, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), jack-and-bore, pilot tube methods, and related trenchless construction techniques

Thisrole advances the vision and strategy forthe Conveyance Infrastructure Technology Practice, ensuring alignment with national practice goals and contributing to market growth and development. This role is responsible for deliveringhigh qualitytechnical solutionsandoverseeing the technical rigor and documentationthrough the use of Practicestandards forproject deliveryandclient services teamsacross the company,as well astechnicalpracticesleadership.Thisrole may also be responsible fordeveloping andevolvingtechnical standards forregular updates, disseminatingtechnicalknowledge throughout theorganizationand mentoring less experienced technical staff in alignment with Practice leadership.Work is performed independently with limited supervision. 

Responsibilities 

  • Develop, maintain, and ensure the consistent application of technical standards, guidelines, and best practices across projects and teams. 
  • Engage onproject delivery teamsnationallyto achieve project goals,ensuring theapplication of quality standards and best practicesto maintain consistency of technical delivery and mitigate risksthroughout the project lifecycle. 
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and developing tailored technical solutions. 
  • Support Practice leader with SMS governanceand systems to drive talent development for technical practitioners. 
  • Assist with development oftechnicaltraining and mentoring programswithin thePractice. 
  • Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs. 

Mentorship 

  • May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles. 

Skills and Competencies 

  • Demonstrates a solid understanding of principles and practiceswithin their technicalarea, with the ability to apply them effectively in various scenarios. 
  • Capable of conveying complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding. 
  • Exhibits strong teamwork abilities, fostering collaboration and building cohesive teams to achieve project goals. 
  • Ensures adherence to quality standards and best practices, maintaining consistency and mitigating risks in technical delivery. 
  • Able to deliver compelling technical presentations, effectively communicating ideas and solutions to diverse audiences. 
  • Ability tomentortalent for SMS affiliated with thePracticedemonstratinga culture of talent development through thePractice. 
  • Presentation skillswith ability to communicate to clients, as well as at conferences and industry association events. 

Experience 

  • Typically requires minimum of5yearsin assignedtechnical arearelated experience. 
  • Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies. 

Preferred Skills and Experience 

  • Typically 10–15+ years of progressive experience delivering trenchless and underground utility infrastructure projects (planning through construction). 
  • Hands-on experience with one or more trenchless delivery methods (e.g., microtunneling, HDD, jack-and-bore, or tunneling), including support of design and construction-phase services. 
  • Working knowledge of geotechnical principles for trenchless and underground construction, including soil/rock behavior, groundwater conditions, ground improvement, and excavation/support systems. 
  • Familiarity with various project delivery methods, including progressive design-build, design-build, design-build, and construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) 

Education 

  • A degree in Engineering, Science, Geology, or a related field with an emphasis related tothe technicalrole required. 

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.   

Location A: $129,000 - $177,000
Location B: $142,000 - $194,000
Location C: $155,000 - $212,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.  

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.  

About Brown and Caldwell  

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com  

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.   

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.    

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. 

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