Senior Geophysicist/Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Hagerstown, MD

Hillis-Carnes•Hagerstown, MD

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Senior Geophysicist/Senior Geotechnical Engineer, to join our team in Hagerstown, MD and participate in a wide variety of geotechnical/geophysical evaluations and the oversight of related projects. Projects are primarily located in Washington/Frederick/Allegany/Cumberland, MD and Caribbean area; however, the candidate will have the opportunity to support other HCEA offices throughout the Company. General 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in geophysical subsurface characterization in Karst (sinkhole prone) Topography is preferred.
Passport preferred to support our Caribbean location.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.