Principal Geotechnical​/CMT Engineer

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. With 35 years of success, we are a 100% employee‑owned ESOP, fostering teamwork, rewarding ambition, and providing opportunities for professional advancement.

Candidate will work with our geotechnical and materials testing/inspection departments and will 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 preparation of geotechnical reports and calculations, technical support of field staff, review of construction inspection daily field reports, and occasional project site field visits related to the projects the candidate is involved in.

This position is currently listed as non‑managerial but may be re‑categorized as Managing Principal depending on qualifications.

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

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

Benefits include paid holidays, generous paid time off, medical (with Health Savings Account options), dental, vision, long‑term and short‑term disability, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, employee assistance plan, company events, wellness program, employee self‑service site, and more.

Hillis-Carnes is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.