Principal Geotechnical/CMT Engineer

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplined engineering firm with experienced geotechnical and materials testing teams.

The candidate will contribute to a wide variety of projects for public and private clients, performing geotechnical evaluations, preparing reports, and supporting field staff. The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, applying strong communication skills, and potentially advancing to a leadership position such as Managing Principal based on

Qualifications

• 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 ability to obtain via reciprocity within 3 months of hire date.
• Willingness and ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical engineering work including report and calculation preparation.
• Provide technical support to field staff and review construction inspection field reports.
• Conduct project site visits and participate in site investigations as needed.
• Possibly be re-categorized as Managing Principal depending on qualifications.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Mentoring junior staff

Business development

Communication skills

Plan and specification interpretation

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree (Civil/Geological)

Tools

TABLOGS/TabLabs

L-Pile

SLIDE

Settle 3D

MSEW

Job description

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.

Salary: $115000 - $200000 per year