Senior Geotechnical Project Engineer, PE - Lead with ESOP

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-Paid Benefits (Long-Term

Disability

Health (W/ Health Savings Account)

401k w/ Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to provide client-facing technical leadership on geotechnical and CMT projects across the region. You will mentor junior staff, support field operations, and contribute to business development initiatives.

This role is designed to prepare you for independent technical work with limited supervision and is bonus eligible. Ideal candidates have 8–10 years of geotechnical consulting experience, a P.E.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years of progressive and relevant geotechnical engineering or consulting experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with clients, internally and with external third parties.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficiency/experience with typical commercial Geotechnical software such as RocScience, Ensoft, Tablogs, etc.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Geotechnical Engineering projects under the supervision of a Principal.
• Work independently, obtaining guidance as needed.
• Lead and manage CMT projects, particularly ones that you were involved with in the Geotechnical Engineering phase.
• General mastery of prior career ladder rungs.
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, engineering reports, specifications, and project correspondence.
• Review, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and field test data for inclusion in engineering reports and recommendations.
• Represent firm in client meetings.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams.
• Support business development efforts by maintaining client relationships and participating in professional and industry organizations.
• Support branch operations and perform additional duties as assigned by the Division or Branch Manager.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, site safety requirements, and applicable permitting requirements.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Great written/verbal communication

Education

B.S. in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

RocScience

Ensoft

Tablogs

Job description

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to provide client-facing technical leadership on geotechnical and CMT projects across the region. You will mentor junior staff, support field operations, and contribute to business development initiatives.

This role is designed to prepare you for independent technical work with limited supervision and is bonus eligible. Ideal candidates have 8–10 years of geotechnical consulting experience, a P.E.