Staff Geotechnical/CMT Engineer (Entry Level)

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Employer-paid benefits

Health with HSA option

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Staff Engineer in our Pittsburgh office to support geotechnical and construction materials testing/inspections teams. You will assist with a variety of projects for public and private clients, including field tests and soil classification.

The position requires a BS (or MS) in Civil Engineering, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel and work non-standard hours. EIT preferred.

Qualifications

• BS and/or MS in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Entry level position, no prior work experience required.
• Valid driver's license and driving record.
• Ability to meet pre-employment requirements.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel overnight as needed.
• Ability to move up to 60-80 pounds (soil and concrete samples, nuclear gauges).

Responsibilities

• Assist with geotechnical field tests and site observations.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and calculations.
• Manage field staff and review daily CMT field reports.
• Perform on-site construction materials testing as needed.
• Read engineering and construction plans and specifications.

Skills

Reading plans

Field testing

Soil classification

Laboratory analysis

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical 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.

As a Staff Engineer in our Pittsburgh 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.