Senior Project Engineer (CMT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Employer-paid benefits

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is seeking a mid-to-senior level Project Manager for Construction Materials Testing/Inspection. The role involves leading CMT projects, coordinating field teams, and engaging with clients on a range of public and private sector projects.

The candidate will supervise field technicians, interpret engineering plans, and ensure compliance with standards and safety requirements. A PE license and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering or closely related science leading to PE licensure.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive engineering or consulting experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication with clients and third parties.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage CMT projects with minimal supervision.
• Work independently while coordinating with principals and clients.
• Review daily CMT field reports for accuracy in a PM role.
• Develop new clients and maintain existing client relationships; participate in business development.
• Coordinate and oversee field technicians and inspection personnel.
• Represent the firm in client meetings and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Civil Engineering degree

P.E. license

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

At HCEA, we can contribute our continuing success to multiple facets, but above all we are successful because of our knowledgeable, ambitious, and reliable employees who make every day count.

Position Overview

This position supports the Construction Materials Testing/Inspection departments by contributing to a variety of public and private sector projects. This position engages in construction phase projects, providing professional involvement related to our work including management of CMT projects. This is a mid-to-senior career level professional position, and the candidate will work under the supervision of other Professional Engineers (Principals) in general. The candidate will serve as Project Manager for CMT projects. The position is bonus eligible and is the fifth rung in the career ladder.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage CMT projects with minimal supervision.
• Work independently, obtaining guidance as needed.
• General mastery of prior career ladder rungs.
• Review daily construction materials testing (CMT) field reports for accuracy and completeness in a Project Manager role.
• Take a leadership role in developing new clients and maintaining existing client relationships. Take an active role in business development activities.
• Coordinate and provide oversight to field technicians and inspection personnel as assigned.
• Represent firm in client meetings.
• Interpret engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, clients, contractors, and field personnel to support project execution.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams.
• Ensure testing and inspection activities comply with applicable standards, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Adhere to company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Communicate regularly with clients, contractors, developers, and project stakeholders.
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related Science degree that leads to becoming a Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years of progressive and relevant 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.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Geotechnical Instrumentation and monitoring projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining quality and client service standards.
• Experience developing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives.
• Self-motivated professional with a strong commitment to technical excellence and customer service.

Position Offering

This position may progress to the Associate Principal Engineer role based on demonstrated proficiency, management capabilities, business development contributions, and leadership performance.

BENEFITS:

We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer an appealing benefit package. A few of these perks include: 100% Employer-Paid Benefits (Long-Term Disability, Basic Life & Employee Assistance Program), Health (W/ Health Savings Account Option), Disability, 401k w/ Company Match, Generous Compensation for Employee-Referrals, Tuition Reimbursement and many more!

Need another reason to join in on the success? We offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in which employees are given shares in the company and the more successful the company is, the more valuable the shares become.

Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.

EOE