Associate Trenchless Engineer at Delve Underground in Washington, DC | USD110,267-199,935 | Kablio

Role

Description

submittal review

qa/qc

contract docs

project planning

design

report prep

Review of contractor submittals and RFI’s
Managing tasks and mentoring junior staff
Perform business development for trenchless pursuits
Ensure quality assurance and quality control procedures are followed
Preparation of contract documents including drawings and specifications
Lead trenchless project planning and design
Preparation of technical reports and other documents

Requirements

trenchless

design

field

pe license

10 years

bs/ms

Delve Underground has an immediate opening for a Trenchless Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience to join our Washington D.C. team delivering tunnels, underground facilities, and water infrastructure projects. The candidate will have experience in business development with background in trenchless engineering design and construction.

Trenchless rehabilitation experience is preferred
Experience leading the design of trenchless projects
Ability to manage a number of concurrent assignments and priorities and supervise junior staff on project tasks
Must be willing to take field assignments
Field experience on trenchless projects is preferred
BS in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering, MS preferred
Strong analytical and technical communication skills
Professional Engineering registration in one or more of the following states: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington D.C.

Benefits

We want our employees to make a career doing what they love to do. We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and help our team members forge their own path within the company. We support their efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technology while fostering a great work-life balance. In addition to working hard, we also have fun. We socialize and celebrate achievements at summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings.

$110,267 - $199,935

Benefits: Full Benefits Program consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA or HSA, EAP, 401(k), ESOP, and company stock ownership program, 9 Paid Holidays, generous paid-time-off program, Work from home flexibility, and Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Pay Rate: $110,267 - $199,935

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded 1954

Year Established

The company was originally founded in 1954.

Incorporated 1956

Year Incorporated

The firm was officially incorporated in 1956 as Jacobs Associates.

25 Offices

Global Presence

The company operates from 25 offices across the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Rebranded 2023

Rebrand Year

The firm rebranded to 'Delve Underground' in 2023, highlighting its commitment to innovative underground solutions.

Combining hands‑on construction experience with multidisciplinary engineering—civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, and more—the firm tackles complex designs underground.
Typical projects range from tunnel feasibility and design through trenchless installations, shaft work, portal stability, and full construction management.
Specialisms include tunnel & underground engineering, trenchless technology, tunnel inspection/rehabilitation, advisory consulting, engineering consulting, construction management, and claims services.
Noteworthy work includes hydropower infrastructure—designing tunnels, shafts, caverns, and optimizing existing assets—such as PG&E’s Helms Pumped Storage Project in California.

Culture + Values

Inclusivity breeds bold, creative solutions.
We are solutions-oriented consultants, with a culture that emphasizes quality and responsiveness.
We like to "get our boots dirty" meaning we know that practical and constructable solutions come from experience with the construction process.
Employee-owned firm encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit and helping team members forge their own paths.
Work hard, care about each other, and also have fun—socializing and celebrating achievements at summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings.
Everyone in this company is tops in their field technically; a really collegial culture with freedom to do your work without unnecessary bureaucracy.

Environment + Sustainability

Enhance resilience to climate change and reduce carbon footprints on projects where we have influence (net-zero implied though no fixed date).
Implement sustainable practices in business operations; project delivery meets clients’ sustainability aspirations.
Promote shared responsibility for sustainability; improve employee knowledge, awareness and skills.
Integrate environmentally and socially responsible sourcing and governance into operating and procurement processes.
Drive efficient use of resources and continual innovation.
Aim to achieve net-positive benefits for the environment and community—encouraging initiatives that leave positive legacies.
Adopt and deliver industry rating schemes (Envision, LEED, ISCA) where desired by clients.

Inclusion & Diversity

4.7/5

Glassdoor Diversity Rating

The company's diversity & inclusion initiatives have earned a top rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Glassdoor, reflecting strong employee satisfaction.

33% Men, 67% Women

Employee Demographics

The company maintains a gender balance of 33% men and 67% women across its workforce of 350 employees.

31% - 39%

Ethnicity & Generation Breakdown

The workforce reflects a diverse range of ethnicities and generations, with the largest group representing 39% of employees.

An inclusion & belonging committee led by employees, for employees is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace.
The committee's mission is to ensure everyone's ideas and opinions are heard and valued, encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
Initiatives include townhall inclusion events led by the president, mandatory annual training, staff-surveyed topics, and in-depth in-office training programs.

Articles

Services – Tunnels and Underground Engineering

Services – Trenchless Engineering

Services – Tunnel Inspection and Rehabilitation

Services – Advisory Consulting

Careers – Life at Delve Underground

Role

Description

submittal review

qa/qc

contract docs

project planning

design

report prep

Review of contractor submittals and RFI’s
Managing tasks and mentoring junior staff
Perform business development for trenchless pursuits
Ensure quality assurance and quality control procedures are followed
Preparation of contract documents including drawings and specifications
Lead trenchless project planning and design
Preparation of technical reports and other documents

Requirements

trenchless

design

field

pe license

10 years

bs/ms

Trenchless rehabilitation experience is preferred
Experience leading the design of trenchless projects
Ability to manage a number of concurrent assignments and priorities and supervise junior staff on project tasks
Must be willing to take field assignments
Field experience on trenchless projects is preferred
BS in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering, MS preferred
Strong analytical and technical communication skills
Professional Engineering registration in one or more of the following states: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington D.C.

Benefits

$110,267 - $199,935

Pay Rate: $110,267 - $199,935

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

People also searched

Company

Overview

Founded 1954

Year Established

The company was originally founded in 1954.

Incorporated 1956

Year Incorporated

The firm was officially incorporated in 1956 as Jacobs Associates.

25 Offices

Global Presence

The company operates from 25 offices across the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Rebranded 2023

Rebrand Year

The firm rebranded to 'Delve Underground' in 2023, highlighting its commitment to innovative underground solutions.

Combining hands‑on construction experience with multidisciplinary engineering—civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, and more—the firm tackles complex designs underground.
Typical projects range from tunnel feasibility and design through trenchless installations, shaft work, portal stability, and full construction management.
Specialisms include tunnel & underground engineering, trenchless technology, tunnel inspection/rehabilitation, advisory consulting, engineering consulting, construction management, and claims services.
Noteworthy work includes hydropower infrastructure—designing tunnels, shafts, caverns, and optimizing existing assets—such as PG&E’s Helms Pumped Storage Project in California.

Culture + Values

Inclusivity breeds bold, creative solutions.
We are solutions-oriented consultants, with a culture that emphasizes quality and responsiveness.
We like to "get our boots dirty" meaning we know that practical and constructable solutions come from experience with the construction process.
Employee-owned firm encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit and helping team members forge their own paths.
Work hard, care about each other, and also have fun—socializing and celebrating achievements at summer picnics, holiday parties, and company outings.
Everyone in this company is tops in their field technically; a really collegial culture with freedom to do your work without unnecessary bureaucracy.

Environment + Sustainability

Enhance resilience to climate change and reduce carbon footprints on projects where we have influence (net-zero implied though no fixed date).
Implement sustainable practices in business operations; project delivery meets clients’ sustainability aspirations.
Promote shared responsibility for sustainability; improve employee knowledge, awareness and skills.
Integrate environmentally and socially responsible sourcing and governance into operating and procurement processes.
Drive efficient use of resources and continual innovation.
Aim to achieve net-positive benefits for the environment and community—encouraging initiatives that leave positive legacies.
Adopt and deliver industry rating schemes (Envision, LEED, ISCA) where desired by clients.

Inclusion & Diversity

4.7/5

Glassdoor Diversity Rating

The company's diversity & inclusion initiatives have earned a top rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Glassdoor, reflecting strong employee satisfaction.

33% Men, 67% Women

Employee Demographics

The company maintains a gender balance of 33% men and 67% women across its workforce of 350 employees.

31% - 39%

Ethnicity & Generation Breakdown

The workforce reflects a diverse range of ethnicities and generations, with the largest group representing 39% of employees.

An inclusion & belonging committee led by employees, for employees is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace.
The committee's mission is to ensure everyone's ideas and opinions are heard and valued, encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
Initiatives include townhall inclusion events led by the president, mandatory annual training, staff-surveyed topics, and in-depth in-office training programs.

Articles

Services – Tunnels and Underground Engineering

Services – Trenchless Engineering

Services – Tunnel Inspection and Rehabilitation

Services – Advisory Consulting

Careers – Life at Delve Underground