Staff Geotechnical/CMT Engineer (Entry Level) - Pittsburgh, PA

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Health with Health Savings Account Option

401k with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A multi-disciplined engineering firm in Pittsburgh is seeking an entry-level Staff Engineer. This role offers collaboration with geotechnical teams on various projects while providing an excellent benefits package, including 100% employer-paid benefits like Long-Term Disability and Health options. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering and a valid driver's license. Opportunities for professional advancement are provided in a supportive atmosphere encouraging teamwork and individual growth.

Qualifications

• No prior professional work experience required.
• A valid driver's license/satisfactory driving record and a reliable vehicle are necessary.
• Ability to move up to 60-80 pounds like soil and concrete samples.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with geotechnical and construction materials testing departments.
• Assist with a wide variety of projects for public and private sector clients.
• Prepare geotechnical reports and manage field staff.

Skills

Ability to read engineering and construction plans/specifications

Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel overnight

Test boring/test pit observations

Education

BS and/or MS in Civil Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with a wide variety of projects for public and private sector clients.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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!

Company Recognition

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.

ESOP & 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer