<div><h3>🌱 About Dandelion Energy:</h3>Dandelion Energy is transforming how homes are heated and cooled—starting from (below) the ground up. As the nation’s leading residential geothermal company, we design, install, and maintain all-in-one heating and cooling systems that are cleaner, quieter, and up to 4x more efficient than traditional HVAC, with a focus on large, scaled deployments to large homebuilders. We’re an ambitious (and growing) team on a mission to revolutionize home heating.Backed by Google Ventures (GV) and other top tech investors, our end-to-end geothermal solution is breaking the status quo of residential heating and cooling technology, and we’re scaling rapidly to meet demand. Whether we’re serving national homebuilders or individual homeowners, our mission is the same: to make geothermal the default choice for heating and cooling in the U.S.</div>📌 About the JobAs the Piping &amp; 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 systems — while 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<ul><li>Act as the technical lead for all Ground Loop Commissioning activities in the Denver region, including trenching, piping, fusion, flushing/filling, and loop commissioning</li><li>Interpret construction drawings, mark out trench routes, and ensure every system is installed to spec</li><li>Work hands-on in the field to fuse HDPE pipe, mount valve assemblies, and perform system tests that guarantee performance and reliability</li><li>Capture QA data and photos in SiteCapture to maintain accurate, real-time project records</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve field issues quickly to keep jobs moving and teams productive</li><li>Train and coach crew members, helping them build technical skill, confidence, and safety awareness</li><li>Provide input to leadership on materials, crew planning, and process improvements to optimize field operations</li><li>Model high standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day on site</li><li>Partner closely with Drilling, HVAC, and QA teams to ensure smooth handoffs and continuous improvement</li></ul>🎯 You Will Thrive in This Role If You:<ul><li>Love being in the field every day and leading by example</li><li>Are a natural problem-solver and hands-on technical expert</li><li>Take pride in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient work</li><li>Enjoy teaching, supporting, and elevating the people around you</li><li>Are a clear, consistent communicator who can keep everyone on the same page </li><li>Want to be part of a fast-growing, mission-driven company building the future of heating and cooling</li></ul>✅ Must-Haves<ul><li>3+ years of experience in field installation or construction — geothermal, plumbing, excavation, or mechanical systems preferred</li><li>Ability to understand site drawings and apply them directly in the field</li><li>Strong technical expertise in HDPE piping systems, fusion, pressure testing, flushing/filling, and commissioning preferred</li><li>Proven ability to lead and mentor field teams in a hands-on environment</li><li>Experience operating heavy equipment (mini-excavators, skid steers, etc.)</li><li>Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and performing physical labor</li><li>Strong communication and organizational skills</li><li>Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites within the Denver, Colorado area</li></ul> <div><h3>🌳 You’ll love working at Dandelion because:</h3>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 experts—spanning hardware engineering, HVAC, drilling, solar finance, behavioral economics, and startup operations—united 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 cooled—join us. <h3>🎁 Benefits &amp; Perks:</h3><ul><li>Medical (including mental health), dental, vision, and pet insurance</li><li>401(k) plan</li><li>Commuter benefits</li><li>Generous paid sick leave, vacation, and parental leave</li><li>Learning &amp; development support, including on-the-job training and virtual courses</li></ul></div>

Dandelion is a home geothermal company offering affordable geothermal installations that provide heating, cooling and hot water to homes by exchanging heat with the ground beneath them. Dandelion became an independent company in Spring 2017, after getting started at X , "the innovation engine of Alphabet."​

Piping & Excavation Foreman

<div><h3>🌱 About Dandelion Energy:</h3>Dandelion Energy is transforming how homes are heated and cooled—starting from (below) the ground up. As the nation’s leading residential geothermal company, we design, install, and maintain all-in-one heating and cooling systems that are cleaner, quieter, and up to 4x more efficient than traditional HVAC, with a focus on large, scaled deployments to large homebuilders. We’re an ambitious (and growing) team on a mission to revolutionize home heating.Backed by Google Ventures (GV) and other top tech investors, our end-to-end geothermal solution is breaking the status quo of residential heating and cooling technology, and we’re scaling rapidly to meet demand. Whether we’re serving national homebuilders or individual homeowners, our mission is the same: to make geothermal the default choice for heating and cooling in the U.S.</div>📌 About the JobAs the Piping &amp; 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 systems — while 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&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;🛠 Responsibilities<ul><li>Act as the technical lead for all Ground Loop Commissioning activities in the Denver region, including trenching, piping, fusion, flushing/filling, and loop commissioning</li><li>Interpret construction drawings, mark out trench routes, and ensure every system is installed to spec</li><li>Work hands-on in the field to fuse HDPE pipe, mount valve assemblies, and perform system tests that guarantee performance and reliability</li><li>Capture QA data and photos in SiteCapture to maintain accurate, real-time project records</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve field issues quickly to keep jobs moving and teams productive</li><li>Train and coach crew members, helping them build technical skill, confidence, and safety awareness</li><li>Provide input to leadership on materials, crew planning, and process improvements to optimize field operations</li><li>Model high standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day on site</li><li>Partner closely with Drilling, HVAC, and QA teams to ensure smooth handoffs and continuous improvement</li></ul>🎯 You Will Thrive in This Role If You:<ul><li>Love being in the field every day and leading by example</li><li>Are a natural problem-solver and hands-on technical expert</li><li>Take pride in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient work</li><li>Enjoy teaching, supporting, and elevating the people around you</li><li>Are a clear, consistent communicator who can keep everyone on the same page&nbsp;</li><li>Want to be part of a fast-growing, mission-driven company building the future of heating and cooling</li></ul>✅ Must-Haves<ul><li>3+ years of experience in field installation or construction — geothermal, plumbing, excavation, or mechanical systems preferred</li><li>Ability to understand site drawings and apply them directly in the field</li><li>Strong technical expertise in HDPE piping systems, fusion, pressure testing, flushing/filling, and commissioning preferred</li><li>Proven ability to lead and mentor field teams in a hands-on environment</li><li>Experience operating heavy equipment (mini-excavators, skid steers, etc.)</li><li>Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and performing physical labor</li><li>Strong communication and organizational skills</li><li>Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites within the Denver, Colorado area</li></ul>&nbsp;<div><h3>🌳 You’ll love working at Dandelion because:</h3>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 experts—spanning hardware engineering, HVAC, drilling, solar finance, behavioral economics, and startup operations—united 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 cooled—join us.&nbsp;<h3>🎁 Benefits &amp; Perks:</h3><ul><li>Medical (including mental health), dental, vision, and pet insurance</li><li>401(k) plan</li><li>Commuter benefits</li><li>Generous paid sick leave, vacation, and parental leave</li><li>Learning &amp; development support, including on-the-job training and virtual courses</li></ul></div>

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