Geotechnical Engineer

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We are currently seeking a geotechnical engineer, P.E. preferred, to join our team in Aberdeen, Maryland and participate in a wide variety of geotechnical, testing, and monitoring related projects. Projects are primarily located within Maryland, Virginia, DC, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. A candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with personnel at other HCEA offices throughout the company.

• Support the office’s Geotechnical Group and other departments as required.
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, and reports, including day‑to‑day correspondence.
• Perform geotechnical analyses based on site conditions and requirements to support project designs.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Review and interpret data and test results.
• Prepare field reports, internal correspondence and engineering reports.
• Follow company safety standards, site safety standards, and provide all required permitting.
• Contact vendors; research literature and regulatory requirements; prepare designs.
• Support field instrumentation and monitoring activities.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and actively participate in professional organizations.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering; M.S. preferred.
• 5‑10 years of related experience.
• P.E. preferred.
• Enthusiastic, self‑starter with a 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.
• Physical requirements may require lifting up to 50 pounds and traversing over rugged terrain.

We are 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 (with Health Savings Account Option), Disability, 401(k) with Company Match, generous compensation for employee referrals, tuition reimbursement, and many more! We also offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving employees shares in the company that grow in value as the company succeeds.

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Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply. EOE

Salary: $75,000 - $125,000 per year