Principal Geotechnical​/CMT Engineer

About Hillis‑Carnes Engineering Associates (HCEA)

HCEA is a multi‑disciplined ENR Top 500 engineering firm with 20 offices in the mid‑Atlantic and Florida. With over 35 years of success, it is 100% employee‑owned and promotes teamwork, ambition, and professional advancement.

Candidate will work with our geotechnical and materials testing/inspections departments and be responsible for a wide variety of public and private sector projects. Duties include, but are not limited to, general geotechnical engineering practice such as preparing geotechnical reports and calculations, providing technical support to field staff, reviewing construction inspection daily field reports, and conducting occasional project site visits.

• Local to the Northern New Jersey region or willing to relocate.
• Bachelor and/or Master 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 New Jersey or the ability to obtain such license through reciprocity within 3 months of hire date.
• Willingness and ability to mentor junior staff.

• Local Northern New Jersey market experience and 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/specifications.
• Experience with senior review of geotechnical reports prepared by staff engineers.

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 much more.

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