Darrell Bartley didn’t plan to build a career underground but answered when opportunity knocked. Now the founder of Subterranean Solutions LLC, Darrell reflects on his decades-long journey in tunnel surveying, from his start right after the military to running his own business and considering retirement. Whether you’re exploring career options in the skilled trades or curious about life in underground construction, Darrell’s story offers real-world insights, motivation, and a look at what it takes to succeed below the surface.
Only .jpg or .png, high-resolution images will be accepted. Image size must be at least 8x10 at 300dpi, but no larger than 5mb.
Images may not be published by other companies, websites or used in printed materials until May of the year following the contest.
Only three images may be submitted per person. Most recent entry will be used if you submit more than once.
Image cropping is allowed and any aspect ratio is permitted. Photos may be enhanced or altered to remove spots, changing exposure, sharpening, changing contrast and adjusting the color to be more natural.