Geotechnical Engineer

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (Health Savings Account)

Dental

Life

Long and short-term disability

401k with company match

ESOP

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking a mid to senior level geotechnical engineer, P.E., to join our Frederick, MD team. You will lead geotechnical, testing, and monitoring projects primarily in MD/VA, collaborating with colleagues across HCEA offices.

You will manage projects from start to finish, prepare reports and proposals, and support other departments while traveling as needed. A PE license and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in preparation of Geotechnical Reports in the MD/Northern VA region.
• P.E. required.
• Willing to travel and work out of town for short periods.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Responsibilities

• Manage Geotechnical Engineering projects from start to finish, including reports.
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, specs, and client correspondence.
• Provide geotechnical support to project managers/engineers in the region.
• Support other departments (CMT/Lab) as needed.
• Maintain client satisfaction through thorough, professional service and clear communications.
• Oversee quality and integrity of services delivered by branch providers.
• Follow company safety and site safety standards.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Communication skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

M.S. Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are currently seeking a mid to senior level geotechnical engineer, P.E., to join our growing team in Frederick, MD and participate in a wide variety of geotechnical, testing, and monitoring related projects. Projects are primarily located within MD/VA areas. The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with personnel at other HCEA offices throughout the company.

General Responsibilities

• Manage Geotechnical Engineering projects from start to finish including preparing technical geotechnical reports.
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, and reports, including day to day correspondence with clients.
• Provide geotechnical/technical support to our other project managers/Engineers of the region (Frederick, Hagerstown, Chantilly, Leesburg).
• Support the office's other departments (CMT/Lab) as required.
• Enhance our client satisfaction ratings by providing thorough, professional service, and maintaining continuous communications to build long-term relationships.
• Oversee the technical excellence of all branch service providers and ensure that the highest levels of quality and integrity are the standard deliverable to our clients.
• Follow company safety and site safety standards.

Candidate Qualifications

• B.S. Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, M.S. preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in preparation of Geotechnical Reports in the MD/Northern VA geological region.
• Strong knowledge of the local jurisdiction's geotechnical requirements.
• P.E. required.
• Enthusiastic, self-starter with desire to provide excellent service to clients.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD)
• Valid driver's license
• Willing to travel and work out of town for short periods of time.

Hillis-Carnes offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes: medical (Health Savings Account available), dental, life, long and short-term disability plans, 401k plan with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, paid time off, paid holidays and much more.

Hillis-Carnes is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for this position

Salary: $115000 - $175000 per year