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Principal Geotechnical/CMT Engineer - Frederick, MD

Frederick, MDOnsiteFull TimePrincipal$115,000–$200,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Civil Engineering
  • Geological Engineering
  • ABET accredited
  • Maryland

Nice to have

  • Maryland market experience
  • industry relationships
  • tablogs
  • Tablabs
  • L-Pile
  • SLIDE

Role summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (HCEA), an employee-owned ENR Top 500 firm with 35 years of success, seeks a Principal Geotechnical/CMT Engineer in Frederick, MD. This role involves general geotechnical engineering practice, including report preparation, technical support for field staff, and review of construction inspection reports. The position is currently non-managerial but may be re-categorized to Managing Principal based on qualifications. Requires a Bachelor's/Master's in Civil/Geological Engineering, 12+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical consulting, and a PE license in Maryland (or ability to obtain within 3 months). Mentoring junior staff is also required. Preferred qualifications include local market experience, familiarity with geotechnical software, strong communication and business development skills, and the ability to interpret plans/specifications.

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.

General Responsibilities

Candidate will work with our geotechnical and materials testing/inspections departments and be responsible for a wide variety of projects for public and private sector clients. Duties may include but are not limited to; general geotechnical engineering practice including the preparation of geotechnical reports/calculation, technical support of field staff, review of construction inspection daily field reports, and occasional project site field visits related to the projects you are involved in. This position is currently listed as non-managerial but depending on the qualifications of the applicant could be re-categorized as a Managing Principal.

Requirements

  • Local to Frederick region or willing to relocate
  • Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or similar ABET accredited Engineering degree
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in the geotechnical engineering consulting industry.
  • Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in Maryland or the ability to obtain such license through reciprocity within 3 months of hire date.
  • Willingness and ability to mentor junior staff.

Preferred Qualifications.

  • Local Maryland market experience including local industry relationships.
  • Familiarity with geotechnical software (i.e., tablogs/Tablabs, L-Pile, SLIDE, Settle 3D, MSEW, etc.).
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong business development skills and experience.
  • Ability to interpret engineering and construction plans/specifications.
  • Experience with senior review of geotechnical reports prepared by staff engineers.

We are a proudly an employee-owned company and we believe our employees should have the best benefits! Hillis-Carnes' benefits package which includes paid holidays, generous paid time off, medical (with Health Savings Account options), dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, 401k plan with a company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (that means you have ownership in the company upon eligibility), employee assistance plan, company events, wellness program, employee self-service site, and much more.

Hillis-Carnes is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.

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