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The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating drilling equipment, interpreting site plans, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to spec. Job Overview: Essel is seeking a skilled Horizontal Directional Driller to lead drilling operations for underground utility installations.

<h3>Job Title:</h3><p>Horizontal Directional Driller</p><h3>Company:</h3><p>Essel</p><h3>Job Overview:</h3><p>Essel is seeking a skilled Horizontal Directional Driller to lead drilling operations for underground utility installations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating drilling equipment, interpreting site plans, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to spec.</p><h3>Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Lead and operate horizontal directional drilling equipment for installation of pipelines, cables, and conduits.</li><li>Interpret blueprints and drilling plans to accurately execute drilling paths.</li><li>Perform routine inspections and maintenance of drilling machinery.</li><li>Supervise the drilling crew to ensure efficient and safe operations.</li><li>Identify and troubleshoot problems during drill operations to minimize delays.</li><li>Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.</li><li>Coordinate with project managers and other stakeholders regarding project progress and requirements.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years experience as a Horizontal Directional Driller or similar role.</li><li>Proficiency with horizontal directional drilling equipment and technologies.</li><li>Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings and site plans.</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.</li><li>Capable of working in physical and outdoor conditions.</li><li>Valid driver’s license.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Certification or formal training in horizontal directional drilling preferred.</li><li>Experience in utility construction or civil infrastructure projects is an asset.</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and overtime as needed.</li><li>Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with industry standards.</li></ul>

Essel

Horizontal Directional Driller

Blueprints

Civil Infrastructure

Communication Skills

Corporate Policies

Directional Drilling

Drilling

Drilling Equipment

Driver's License

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

High School Diploma

Identify Issues

Industry Standards

Infrastructure Construction

Leadership

Operations Management

Project/Program Coordination

Regulations

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Compliance

Safety/Work Safety

Team Player

Technical Drawing

Time Management

Underground Drilling

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ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). Collaborate with subsidiary leadership to cross-sell ECS service lines, including geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and facilities services, to support oil and gas projects.

What You'll Do:
<p style="margin:0px">The Director of Oil & Gas is responsible for leading ECS's strategy and growth across the oil and gas sector, including upstream, midstream, and downstream markets and related energy infrastructure.  This role drives client development, national account growth, and cross-subsidiary collaboration to expand ECS's presence in oil and gas markets. Chantilly, VA is the preferred location however, this is a National opportunity and the ideal candidate can be located in any region with established ECS operations (Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, Southeast, Florida). </p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Direct the development and execution of strategies to identify, qualify, and convert opportunities within the oil and gas sector to build long-term client relationships.</li><li>Provide strategic leadership on oil and gas market trends, including exploration and production, pipelines and gathering systems, LNG facilities, refining, petrochemical complexes, and supporting infrastructure.</li><li>Build and manage a portfolio of national oil and gas clients, targeting significant annual revenue growth across ECS subsidiaries.</li><li>Identify and pursue new business opportunities, emerging technologies, and geographic markets relevant to oil and gas infrastructure.</li><li>Lead capture planning and proposal strategies for major oil and gas pursuits, coordinating resources across ECS offices and service lines.</li><li>Collaborate with subsidiary leadership to cross-sell ECS service lines, including geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and facilities services, to support oil and gas projects</li><li>Serve as a strategic resource for offices pursuing oil and gas work, providing guidance on client engagement, contracting strategies, and risk management.</li><li>Mentor national account managers, project leaders, and technical staff involved in oil and gas pursuits.</li><li>Support the development of a consistent national business development process for oil and gas opportunities across ECS.</li><li>Hire and develop specialized personnel or subject matter experts as needed to support growth in the sector.</li><li>Represent ECS in industry organizations, conferences, and client forums related to oil and gas and energy infrastructure.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>

What We're Looking For:
<p style="margin:0px"><strong>Required Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>15+ years of experience in oil and gas consulting, engineering, account management, or infrastructure development.</li><li>BS/BA degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, business or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.  <ul><li>MS preferred.</li></ul></li><li>If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required. </li><li>Demonstrated success developing client relationships across upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas markets, including LNG, pipelines, refining and petrochemical facilities.</li><li>Broad understanding of services commonly required for oil and gas projects including geotechnical engineering, environmental services, construction materials testing, and facilities consulting.</li><li>Proven ability to develop and expand high-value client relationships and national accounts.</li><li>Strong understanding of oil and gas project delivery methods and procurement processes.</li><li>Experience negotiating contracts and managing associated risk with support from corporate counsel.</li><li>Ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams across multiple offices and geographic regions.</li><li>Strategic mindset with the ability to identify emerging markets opportunities and position ECS accordingly.</li></ul>

Who We Are:
<p style="margin:0px">ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: <a class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.ecslimited.com/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" style="color:#808080" target="_blank" title="https://www.ecslimited.com/">www.ecslimited.com.</a></p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click <a class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.ecslimited.com/eeo/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" style="color:#808080" target="_blank" title="https://www.ecslimited.com/eeo/">here</a>.</p>

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