Piping & Excavation Foreman

Piping & Excavation Foreman

As the Piping & Excavation Foreman at Dandelion Energy, you'll be both a technical expert and leader for our geothermal Ground Loop Commissioning (GLC) operations in Colorado. You'll work side by side with field crews to excavate trenches, fuse HDPE pipe, flush and fill ground loops, and commission systemswhile also serving as the go-to technical and operational resource for the Denver, Colorado area. You'll play a critical role in ensuring that projects are delivered safely, correctly, and efficiently, and that your teammates have the training, tools, and support they need to succeed. This is a player-coach role : you'll be on site most days working on live projects, while also taking responsibility for team performance, safety, and quality. No geothermal experience? No problem. We'll train this employee in-house on fusion, pressure testing, and commissioning, as well as cover their IGSHPA fusion certification.

Responsibilities :

• Act as the technical lead for all Ground Loop Commissioning activities in the Denver region, including trenching, piping, fusion, flushing / filling, and loop commissioning
• Interpret construction drawings, mark out trench routes, and ensure every system is installed to spec
• Work hands-on in the field to fuse HDPE pipe, mount valve assemblies, and perform system tests that guarantee performance and reliability
• Capture QA data and photos in SiteCapture to maintain accurate, real-time project records
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues quickly to keep jobs moving and teams productive
• Train and coach crew members, helping them build technical skill, confidence, and safety awareness
• Provide input to leadership on materials, crew planning, and process improvements to optimize field operations
• Model high standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day on site
• Partner closely with Drilling, HVAC, and QA teams to ensure smooth handoffs and continuous improvement

You Will Thrive in This Role If You :

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You'll love working at Dandelion because :

Since spinning out of Google X in 2017, Dandelion Energy has been transforming home heating and cooling through cutting-edge geothermal technology. We design and install the most efficient residential heat pump in the U.S., serving both individual homeowners and some of the nation's largest homebuilders.

Our team has elevated the profile of geothermal heat pumps nationally, delivered thousands of high-quality installations across the country, and successfully championed electrification-friendly policy at local and federal levels.

We're a multidisciplinary, mission-driven team of expertsspanning hardware engineering, HVAC, drilling, solar finance, behavioral economics, and startup operationsunited by a shared mission : to make clean, affordable heating and cooling the default for every home. The work is complex, meaningful, and built to scale.

We foster a collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work culture where cross-functional teamwork, curiosity, and continuous learning are core to how we operate. Our nationwide team is united by a shared passion for sustainability and a commitment to scaling clean, affordable energy solutions that make a real difference.

We're driving a wholesale shift in how homes are heated and cooledjoin us.

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