Senior Project Engineer (CMT)

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. seeks a mid-to-senior Project Manager for Construction Materials Testing/Inspection in the Maryland area. You will lead CMT projects, manage field teams, and ensure quality and safety across public and private sector projects.

The role offers growth toward Associate Principal Engineer, bonus eligibility, and client development responsibilities. Strong communication and PE license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering or related field to qualify for PE.
• PE license required or in-progress with plan to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage CMT projects with minimal supervision.
• Review daily CMT field reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop new clients and maintain existing relationships; contribute to BD.
• Coordinate field technicians and inspection personnel.
• Interpret plans, specs, and construction documents.
• Ensure testing/inspection meets standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Client relations

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Civil Engineering

PE 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
• Many more!

Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.

Salary

Salary: $90000.00 - $130000.00 per year