Principal Geotechnical/CMT Engineer - Lehigh Valley, PA Plus $SIGN ON BONUS!$

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

401k with company match

ESOP

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates in the Lehigh Valley, PA seeks a senior Geotechnical Engineer with 12+ years of experience. You will lead geotechnical reports and field support while mentoring junior staff.

Requirements include a PA PE license or reciprocity within 3 months, ABET-accredited degree, and willingness to relocate locally if needed. Local market knowledge and client development are preferred. This is a non-managerial role with potential to grow.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
• PA PE license or reciprocity within 3 months of hire.
• 12+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering consulting.
• Willingness to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical reports and calculations.
• Support field staff and review construction inspection daily reports.
• Occasional site visits related to projects; potential reclassification to Managing Principal based on qualifications.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Mentor staff

Business development

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited CE

Tools

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 Lehigh Valley 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.