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Principal Geotechnical/CMT Engineer

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc

USonsitePosted Aug 16, 2026
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About the role

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 Lehigh Valley 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.

Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.

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