Geotechnical Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join our team at Hillis-Carnes in Lehigh Valley, PA. The successful candidate will be responsible for participating in a wide range of geotechnical, testing, and monitoring projects across Maryland, Virginia, DC, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Geotechnical Group and other departments as required.
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, and reports, including day-to-day correspondence.
• Perform geotechnical analyses based on site conditions and requirements to support project designs.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Review and interpret data and test results.
• Prepare field reports, internal correspondence, and engineering reports.
• 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 relationships and actively participate in professional and related industry organizations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering, Master's degree preferred.
• 5-10 years of related experience.
• P.E. preferred.
• Enthusiastic, self-starter with a 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 traversing over rugged terrain.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, life, LTD/STD, 401k, ESOP, paid time off, and much more.

Hillis-Carnes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.