Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. · 16 hours ago
Senior Geophysicist/Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Hagerstown, MD
Hagerstown,MD,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expHillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Geophysicist/Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Hagerstown, MD. The role involves leading geotechnical/geophysical evaluations, preparing reports and proposals, and ensuring client satisfaction while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Consulting
Responsibilities
As a Senior Professional, lead and support the Company's Geotechnical/Geophysical Group
Establishing cost-effective geotechnical/geophysical programs based on site conditions and requirements to support project designs. In this role you will often work with other company Principals
Perform geotechnical/geophysical analyses by conducting and/or reviewing and interpreting the collected data. Provide geotechnical/technical support to our project managers and attend regular project progress meetings
Prepare field reports, internal correspondence, and engineering/geophysical reports
Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, and reports, including day to day correspondence
We have low barriers for interdepartmental work so you will also be involved in Construction Materials Testing projects, Geotechnical Engineering Projects and occasionally Environmental consulting projects where geophysics are used
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
Qualification
Required
B.S. Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, M.S. preferred
B.S. Geology or Geophysics, M.S. preferred
Minimum of 5 years professional experience after graduation
P.E. or P.G. required. Will consider other pertinent educational qualifications in lieu of P.E. or P.G. licenses
Geophysics experience (some not all are you expected to have familiarity with): Seismic Refraction surveying, Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI), Multi-Channel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW), Electromagnetic (EM) Testing, Micro-gravity (MG) Testing, and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
Enthusiastic, self-starter with desire to provide excellent service to clients
Strong communication skills (oral and written)
Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, etc.)
Valid driver's license
Willing to travel and work out of town for short periods of time
Physical requirements may require lifting up to 50 pounds and traverse over rugged terrain
Preferred
Experience in geophysical subsurface characterization in Karst (sinkhole prone) Topography
Passport preferred to support our Caribbean location
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life
LTD/STD
401k
ESOP
Paid time off
And much more
Company
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is a civil engineering firm providing geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting services.
201-500 employees
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Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
William Carnes
Co-Founder, President, CEO and Principal
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