📍 Location: Based in Maryland, with work sites across the state — primarily between Baltimore and Washington, DC. 👥 Team: Field Ops
💼 Type: Full-time (hourly; non-exempt)
****This position is eligible for relocation assistance****
🛠️ Responsibilities
Drill vertical geothermal boreholes to specification for residential and multifamily construction sites. - Operate and maintain drilling rigs and associated equipment, ensuring all work is performed safely and in compliance with local regulations. - Interpret site plans, drilling logs, and geothermal system designs to execute accurate and efficient borehole drilling. - Coordinate with field operations, site supervisors, and subcontractors to support project timelines and minimize disruptions. - Document drilling activity, soil and rock conditions, depths, grouting, and other critical field data. - Ensure compliance with Maryland and local jurisdiction regulations, including permitting, well construction standards, and environmental protections. - Provide mentorship and guidance to junior drillers or helpers on best practices and regulatory compliance. - Support routine maintenance of drilling equipment and vehicles to ensure reliability and longevity. - Perform additional duties as assigned. ## 🎯 You will thrive in this role if you have:
Passion for hands-on, outdoor field work and operating heavy machinery. - A strong commitment to safety and following procedures. - Excitement about working on a collaborative, mission-driven team. - Comfort working in dynamic environments with evolving challenges. - Desire to be part of a fast-paced, growing clean energy company. ## ✅ Must-haves
Residency in or willingness to work in Maryland with regular travel to job sites across the state. - 3+ years of experience in geothermal or water well drilling, ideally in residential or multifamily settings. - Strong knowledge of drilling practices, grouting, site safety, and local regulatory compliance. - Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and borehole logs. - Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record that meets company insurance requirements; CDL is a plus. - Personal vehicle and ability/willingness to drive to job sites within approximately 75 miles. - Ability to lift 50 lbs overhead and perform sustained physical labor in all weather conditions. ## 🌟 Bonus points for:
Experience drilling geothermal borefields for high-volume production (multiple bores per site). - Familiarity with loop installation, grouting systems, and closed-loop geothermal components. - Familiarity with one or more drilling techniques (e.g., mud/air rotary, casing advancement, dual rotary, sonic). - OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification. ## 🌳 Why Dandelion
Dandelion Energy is at the forefront of the transition to clean, efficient home energy. Our team has delivered thousands of high-quality geothermal installations across the country, helped elevate geothermal heat pumps nationally, and played a meaningful role in advancing electrification-friendly policy at both the local and federal levels. We’re a multidisciplinary, mission-driven team spanning hardware engineering, HVAC, drilling, solar finance, behavioral economics, and startup operations. Together, we’re building something complex, impactful, and designed to scale … work that directly shapes how homes are powered for decades to come. At Dandelion, you’ll find a collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive culture where curiosity, ownership, and cross-functional teamwork are core to how we operate. Our nationwide team is united by a shared commitment to sustainability and a belief that clean, affordable heating and cooling should be the standard. We’re driving a wholesale shift in how homes are heated and cooled. Join us.
🎁 Benefits & Perks
Medical (including mental health), dental, vision, and pet insurance
401(k) plan
Commuter benefits
Generous paid sick leave, vacation, and parental leave
Learning & development support, including on-the-job training and virtual courses
