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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.
South Plainfield, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026
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. We have a demonstrated 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 owner. 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 not limited to; test boring/test pit observations, laboratory analysis, preparation of geotechnical reports/calculation, management of field staff, review of daily field reports, performance of on-site construction materials testing services, etc.

Requirements

  • Must be local to the Northern New Jersey market and have deep local industry experience and relationships.
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
  • Must meet pre-employment requirements
  • Reliable vehicle suitable for use on construction sites.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 60-80 pounds (soil and concrete samples, nuclear gauges, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 10 years of progressive experience in the geotechnical engineering consulting industry.
  • Professional Engineering license in New Jersey.
  • Familiarity with New Jersey specific codes and requirements for geotechnical explorations.
  • Familiarity with geotechnical software (i.e., Gint, L-Pile, MSEW, etc.).
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong business development experience
  • Ability to interpret engineering and construction plans/specifications.

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.

Hillis-Carnes is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.

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