Geotechnical Engineer, PE - Frederick, MD

hcea; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Dental

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with company match

ESOP

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineers seeks a mid to senior level geotechnical engineer, P.E., to join our Frederick, MD team. You will participate in diverse geotechnical, testing, and monitoring projects within MD/VA, collaborating with colleagues across HCEA offices.

Responsibilities include managing projects, preparing reports and proposals, and providing geotechnical support to other engineers. Travel to nearby sites and client communication are essential components of the role.

Qualifications

• B.S. Civil Engineering or geotechnical related field.
• P.E. license required; 5+ years in MD/Northern VA geotech.
• MS in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Travel willingness to support multiple sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects from start to finish, including reporting.
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, specs, and client communications.
• Provide geotechnical/technical support to other project managers/engineers.
• Support other departments (CMT/Lab) as needed.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure service quality and safety.

Skills

Geotechnical

Project management

Communication

AutoCAD

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

P.E. licensure

M.S. Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft 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
• much more

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