Geotechnical Engineer - State College, PA

Hillis-Carnes

• $80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; M.S. preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in geotechnical report preparation.
  • In-depth knowledge of local geotechnical requirements.
  • EIT or PE certification required.
  • Proactive and client-focused with enthusiasm for service.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

  • Manage geotechnical engineering projects from inception to completion.
  • Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, and performance specifications.
  • Provide geotechnical support to project managers across the region.
  • Assist in support functions for other departments like CMT/Lab.
  • Enhance client satisfaction through professional service and communication.
  • Ensure high standards of quality and integrity in deliverables.
  • Adhere to company and site safety standards.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance with Health Savings Account option.
  • Dental coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • Long and short-term disability plans.
  • 401k with company match.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Wellness Program.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a mid to senior level Geotechnical engineer to join our growing team in State College, PA and participate in a wide variety of geotechnical, testing, and monitoring related projects. Projects are primarily located within Pennsylvania. The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with personnel at other HCEA offices throughout the company.

General Responsibilities:
  • Manage Geotechnical Engineering projects from start to finish including preparing technical geotechnical reports.
  • Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, and reports, including day to day correspondence with clients.
  • Provide geotechnical/technical support to our other project managers/Engineers of the region (State College, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg).
  • Support the office's other departments (CMT/Lab) as required.
  • Enhance our client satisfaction ratings by providing thorough, professional service, and maintaining continuous communications to build long-term relationships.
  • Oversee the technical excellence of all branch service providers and ensure that the highest levels of quality and integrity are the standard deliverable to our clients.
  • Follow company safety and site safety standards.

Candidate Qualifications:
  • B.S. Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, M.S. preferred.

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in preparation of Geotechnical reports.

  • Strong knowledge of the local jurisdiction's geotechnical requirements.

  • EIT or PE required.

  • Enthusiastic, self-starter with 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.

Hillis-Carnes offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes: medical (Health Savings Account available), dental, life, long and short-term disability plans, 401k plan with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, paid time off, paid holidays and much more.

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