Senior Geotechnical Engineer & Project Lead (ESOP)

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Health savings account option

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

ESOP

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead geotechnical engineering and CMT projects across the region. The role emphasizes client-facing technical leadership, mentoring junior staff, and supporting field operations.

The position is bonus eligible and includes growth toward Associate Principal Engineer based on performance. The candidate will prepare technical proposals and reports, review laboratory data, and coordinate with clients,

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• 8–10 years of geotechnical engineering or consulting experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Strong communication with clients and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with RocScience, Ensoft, Tablogs, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical engineering projects under the supervision of a Principal.
• Manage CMT projects, including ones from the geotechnical phase.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, reports, specifications, and project correspondence.
• Review, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and field data for reports and recommendations.
• Represent firm in client meetings and coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, and regulators.
• Support business development by maintaining client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and permitting requirements.

Skills

Client communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

BS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

RocScience

Ensoft

Tablogs

Job description

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead geotechnical engineering and CMT projects across the region. The role emphasizes client-facing technical leadership, mentoring junior staff, and supporting field operations.

The position is bonus eligible and includes growth toward Associate Principal Engineer based on performance. The candidate will prepare technical proposals and reports, review laboratory data, and coordinate with clients,