Drilling Lead

Overview

At UES, we're a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose-to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

Lead Drilling Projects Across the Mid-Atlantic Region

Based in Pineville, NC

Build the Groundwork for Major Projects Across the Mid-Atlantic

At UES, we're helping shape the communities where we live and work through some of the region's most important infrastructure, transportation, energy, environmental, and development projects. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and inspection services, our teams play a critical role in bringing complex projects to life.

We're looking for an experienced Drilling Lead to join our Pineville, NC operation and support field projects throughout the Charlotte Metro area and the broader Mid-Atlantic region.

This is more than a crew leadership position. It's an opportunity to become a key contributor on a growing regional team, lead challenging field operations, mentor developing talent, and support high-profile projects that directly impact communities across multiple states.

If you enjoy being in the field, solving problems, leading from the front, and working with a company that continues to invest in growth and innovation, we'd like to talk with you.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working outdoors and tackling new challenges every day
• Leads by example and prioritizes safety
• Takes pride in delivering quality work
• Communicates effectively with crews, clients, and project teams
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Wants to grow their career with an industry leader

Why Join UES?

• Be part of a nationally recognized engineering and environmental consulting organization with more than 4,000 team members.
• Work on meaningful projects that support transportation, energy, commercial development, water resources, and community growth.
• Gain exposure to projects and leaders across the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Build your leadership experience while helping shape the next generation of drilling professionals.
• Join a company that values safety, teamwork, technical excellence, and career development.
• Enjoy a role that offers variety, autonomy, travel, and the opportunity to make a visible impact every day.

Ready to take the lead?

If you're an experienced driller who enjoys leading teams, solving challenges in the field, and supporting projects that make a lasting difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of Team UES.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As a Drilling Lead, you'll oversee drilling operations, guide field crews, and ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and with the highest level of quality.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead drilling crews on geotechnical and environmental projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region
• Serve as the field leader responsible for safety, quality, productivity, and project execution
• Support subsurface exploration, sampling, and field investigations that help engineers design critical infrastructure and development projects
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and regional operations leaders to keep projects moving successfully
• Mentor and develop junior drilling professionals and field staff
• Help expand operational capabilities and strengthen our growing regional drilling team
• Travel to diverse project sites and play a visible role across multiple UES offices and markets

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred 3+ years of drilling or field services experience, preferably in environmental or geotechnical services Working knowledge of drilling techniques, soil sampling, and safety protocols Ability to interpret work plans and follow technical procedures Effective communication and leadership skills in field environments Ability to work outdoors in variable conditions and lift up to 75 lbs Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; CDL preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Highly Preferred:

• Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) drilling experience
• CDL license or ability to obtain one
• Experience operating various geotechnical drilling equipment and supporting regional field operations

Travel Requirements

• This position requires regular travel, approximately up to 70% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements.
• Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs.
• Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments.
• Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:

• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.

The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:

• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).

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EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here