Staff Geotechnical/CMT Engineer (Entry Level)

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

ESOP

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. in Harrisburg seeks an entry-level Staff Engineer with a civil engineering degree to support geotechnical field tests, reports, and calculations. You will assist with boring observations, soil classifications, and lab analyses, while coordinating field staff and ensuring data quality.

We offer an ESOP and a strong benefits package, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative, employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• BS and/or MS in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Entry level; no prior professional work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with test borings and field observations.
• Perform geotechnical field tests and soil classifications.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and calculations.
• Support lab analyses and quality control of data.
• Coordinate field staff and review daily CMT field reports.

Skills

Geotechnical field testing

Laboratory analysis

Report writing

Field crew management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical testing equipment

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.
As a Staff Engineer in our Harrisburg office, you will work collaboratively with our knowledgeable geotechnical and construction materials testing/inspections departments and assist with a wide variety of projects for public and private sector clients. Some duties may include but not limited to; test boring/test pit observations, other geotechnical field tests, soil classification, laboratory analysis, preparation of geotechnical reports/calculation, management of field staff, review of daily CMT field reports, occasional performance of on-site construction materials testing services, etc.

Requirements

• BS and/or MS in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• This is an entry level position and thus no prior professional work experience required.
• A valid driver's license/ satisfactory driving record accompanied with a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to meet pre-employment requirements.
• The ability to (occasionally) work nights, weekends, and travel overnight.
• To move up to 60-80 pounds (soil and concrete samples, nuclear gauges, etc).
• Ability to read engineering and construction plans/specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) license.

We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer an appealing benefits 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!
For the past several years, Engineering News-Record named Hillis-Carnes to its ranking of Top 500 Design Firms in the nation for its continued rapid growth.
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, held in an outside trust. The more successful the company is, the more valuable the shares become.
Want to grow with us?
Equal Opportunity Employer