Senior Geotechnical Project Manager/Engineer

Company: Hillis-Carnes
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is a top tier, multi-disciplined engineering firm with advanced capabilities in geotechnical and geostructural 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. For the past several years, Engineering News-Record named Hillis-Carnes to its ranking of Top 500 Design Firms in the nation for its continued rapid growth. We are currently seeking a Senior Level Project Manager/Engineer, to join our growing team in Chantilly, VA and participate in a wide variety of geotechnical, testing, and monitoring related projects. Projects are primarily located within Northern Virginia. The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with personnel at other HCEA offices throughout the company. General Responsibilities: Act as a Special Inspection Engineer of Record for various construction projects in Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Prince Williams, Falls Church, and Loudoun counties, VA. Provide geotechnical/technical support to our project managers of Construction Material Testing Group, perform site visits, and attend regular project progress meetings. Prepare field reports, internal correspondence, and engineering reports. 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. 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. Candidate Qualifications: B.S. Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, M.S. preferred. Minimum of 10 years' experience in the Construction Industry with an emphasis on Construction Materials Inspections and Testing and/or quality control. Strong knowledge of Special Inspection programs in Northern Virginia. P.E. required. Enthusiastic, self-starter with 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 traverse over rugged terrain. HCEA is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer an appealing benefits 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. Want to grow with us? Apply now! Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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