Geotechnical Staff Engineer - Hillis-Carnes

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is a top tier, multi-disciplined engineering firm with advanced capabilities in geotechnical and geostructural engineering, environmental consulting, specialty construction, construction materials engineering and testing, and third-party inspections.

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.

As a Geotechnical Engineer in our Richmond, VA office, you will work collaboratively with our experienced geotechnical and materials testing/inspections team and assist with a wide variety of projects for public and private sector clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for: test boring/test pit observations, laboratory analysis, preparation of geotechnical reports/calculation, management of field staff, review of daily field reports, performance of on-site construction materials testing services, etc.

Qualified candidates will have:

• A Professional Engineering (P.E.) license.
• Preferably 10+ years of progressive experience in the geotechnical engineering consulting industry.
• Masters Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software (i.e., GeoSystems, Gint, L-Pile, MSEW, etc.).
• A valid driver's license/ satisfactory driving record accompanied with a reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to participate in a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Ability to move up to 60-80 pounds (soil and concrete samples, nuclear gauges, etc).
• Familiarity with engineering and construction plans/specifications.

We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer an appealing benefit 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!

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.

For the past three years, Engineering News-Record named Hillis-Carnes to its ranking of Top 500 Design Firms in the nation for its continued rapid growth.

Want to grow with us? Apply now!