Principal Geotechnical/CMT Engineer

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Medical with HSA options

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Employee assistance plan

Company events

Wellness program

Employee self-service site

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, a multi-disciplinary ENR Top 500 firm, seeks an experienced geotechnical engineer to lead projects and mentor staff in Frederick, MD. The role involves preparing geotechnical reports, supporting field teams, reviewing daily site work, and conducting site visits for a variety of public and private clients.

Candidates should have 12+ years in geotechnical consulting, an ABET-accredited degree, and be eligible for Maryland P.E. licensure within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Local to Frederick region or willing to relocate
• ABET-accredited degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• 12+ years of geotechnical engineering consulting experience
• P.E. license in Maryland or reciprocity within 3 months of hire
• Willingness to mentor junior staff

Responsibilities

• Work with geotechnical and materials testing/inspections teams on diverse projects for public and private clients
• Prepare geotechnical reports and calculations
• Provide technical support to field staff and review daily field reports
• Conduct occasional project site visits and on-site measurements
• May be re-categorized as Managing Principal based on qualifications

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Mentoring staff

Client relations

Technical writing

Staff supervision

Education

B.S./M.S. in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Tablabs/Tablabs

L-Pile

SLIDE

Settle 3D

MSEW

Job description

WHO IS HILLIS-CARNES?

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (HCEA) is a multi-disciplined ENR Top 500 engineering firm with 20 offices in the mid-Atlantic and Florida. We have demonstrated a history of success for the past 35 years. We are 100% employee-owned ESOP, and our history of success can be attributed to our motivational employee owners. We believe in fostering teamwork, rewarding ambition, and providing opportunities for professional advancement.

General Responsibilities

Candidate will work with our geotechnical and materials testing/inspections departments and be responsible for a wide variety of projects for public and private sector clients. Duties may include but are not limited to; general geotechnical engineering practice including the preparation of geotechnical reports/calculation, technical support of field staff, review of construction inspection daily field reports, and occasional project site field visits related to the projects you are involved in. This position is currently listed as non-managerial but depending on the qualifications of the applicant could be re-categorized as a Managing Principal.

Requirements

• Local to Frederick region or willing to relocate
• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or similar ABET accredited Engineering degree
• 12+ years of progressive experience in the geotechnical engineering consulting industry.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in Maryland or the ability to obtain such license through reciprocity within 3 months of hire date.
• Willingness and ability to mentor junior staff.

Preferred Qualifications.

• Local Maryland market experience including local industry relationships.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software (i.e., tablogs/Tablabs, L-Pile, SLIDE, Settle 3D, MSEW, etc.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong business development skills and experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering and construction plans/specifications.
• Experience with senior review of geotechnical reports prepared by staff engineers.

We are a proudly an employee-owned company and we believe our employees should have the best benefits!

Hillis-Carnes' benefits package which includes

• paid holidays
• generous paid time off
• medical (with Health Savings Account options)
• dental
• vision
• long-term and short-term disability
• 401k plan with a company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (that means you have ownership in the company upon eligibility)
• employee assistance plan
• company events
• wellness program
• employee self-service site
• and much more.

Hillis-Carnes is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.