Geotechnical/Construction Testing Staff Engineer

Location

Annapolis Junction, MD | United States

Job description

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is a top tier, multi-disciplined engineering firm with advanced capabilities in geotechnical and geo-structural engineering, environmental consulting, specialty construction, construction materials engineering and testing, and third-party inspections.

At HCEA, we can contribute our continuing success to multiple facets, but above all we are successful because of our knowledgeable, ambitious, and reliable employees who make every day count.

HCEA is seeking an engineering or architecture professional with experience in building sciences, investigation, and design and repair of building envelope systems. The intent of this position is to support existing business and assist with growth and diversification of our current business.

Responsibilities:

U nderstand exterior wall construction project phases including but not limited to shop drawings, modeling, design development and construction documents. Conducting field review and progress inspection on designated projects. Document and maintain well written reports on project related activity. Ensure familiarity with building codes in local markets. Advise Project manager & Envelope Consultant on status, scheduling, effort of work and estimates for completion. Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job-related management teams. Providing cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed. Maintain detailed documents and progression of work from initial proposal through completion. Attend in-house seminars and scheduled team meetings. Maintain established utilization levels.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-3 years working with building envelope inspection, development and/or engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering 3-5 years' experience preferred.
• Knowledge of broad architectural design theories/concepts and specific structural theories/concepts related to exterior wall construction.
• Experience using measurement devices.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong PC computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Adobe, Blue Beam or suitable document writing and graphic design programs.
• Must demonstrate an ability to work in a dynamic team environment, to think outside the box, and solve complex problems.
• Ability to be detail oriented as well as see the bigger picture.

Hillis-Carnes is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer an appealing benefit package. A few of these perks include: 100% Employer-Paid Benefits (Long-Term Disability, Basic Life & Employee Assistance Program), Health (W/ Health Savings Account Option), Disability, 401k w/ Company Match, Generous Compensation for Employee-Referrals, Tuition Reimbursement and many more!

Need another reason to join in on the success? We offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in which employees are given shares in the company, held in an outside trust. The more successful the company is, the more valuable the shares become.

For the past three years, Engineering News-Record named Hillis-Carnes to its ranking of Top 500 Design Firms in the nation for its continued rapid growth.

Want to grow with us? Apply now!

Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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