Geotechnical Engineer, PE

We are current seeking a geotechnical engineer, P.E. preferred, to join our team in Philadelphia (Media), PA and participate on a wide variety of geotechnical, testing and monitoring related projects. Projects are primarily located within Maryland, Virginia, DC, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with personnel at other HCEA offices throughout the company.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform geotechnical analyses based on site conditions and requirements to support project designs.
• Review and interpret data and test results.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Prepare field reports, internal correspondence, and engineering reports.
• Support the office's Geotechnical Group and other departments as required.
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, and reports, including day to day correspondence.
• Follow company safety standards, site safety standards, and provide all required permitting.
• Contact vendors; research literature and regulatory requirements; prepare designs.
• Support field instrumentation and monitoring activities.
• Develop and maintain client relations and actively participate in professional and related industry organizations.

Candidate Qualifications:

• B.S. Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, M.S. preferred.
• 5 10 years of related experience
• P.E. required
• Enthusiastic, self-starter with desire to provide excellent service to clients
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD)
• Valid driver's license
• Willing to travel and work out of town for short periods of time
• Physical requirements may require lifting up to 50 pounds and traverse over rugged terrain.
• Must meet pre-employment requirements.

Hillis-Carnes offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes: medical (w/Health Savings Account plan options) and wellness events and incentives, dental, vision, short-term disability, company paid life and long-term disability, 401k with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Employee Assistant Program, generous paid time off, and much more.

Hillis-Carnes is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for this position.