Dandelion
Driller *Relocation Package Available*
1mo ago
USAdrillingsite plansequipment maintenance
Experienced Geothermal Driller role for drilling vertical geothermal boreholes for residential and multifamily projects in Maryland.
Responsibilities
- Dandelion Energy is seeking an experienced Geothermal Driller to join our growing field operations team. Based in Maryland, this full-time role involves drilling vertical geothermal boreholes for both production single-family new construction and multifamily residential projects. This is an opportunity to be part of the team scaling the clean energy transition from the ground up.
- The ideal candidate brings a strong commitment to safety, quality, and efficient field execution.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice to have
- 📍 Location: Based in Maryland, with work sites across the state — primarily between Baltimore and Washington, DC. (Don't live in Maryland? We offer relocation assistance!)
- 👥 Team: Field Ops
- 💼 Type: Full-time (hourly; non-exempt)
- 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.
Conditions
- 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
- Pet insurance
Other
- 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.
- Proven ability to work on active construction sites and coordinate with multiple trades
- 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.
- 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, more affordable, and up to 4× more efficient than traditional HVAC. Our focus is on large, enterprise deployments with major homebuilders, helping bring geothermal to more homes, faster.
- Backed by Google Ventures (GV) and other top tech investors, our end-to-end geothermal solution is challenging the status quo in residential heating and cooling. We’re scaling strategically and intentionally to meet growing demand. Our mission is simple and bold: to make geothermal the default choice for heating and cooling in the U.S.
- 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.