Now Hiring - Business Development Associate in Susquehanna, PA

WHO ARE WE?Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is a top-tier, multi-disciplined engineering firm with a demonstrated history of success for the past 29 years (and counting) Just ask Engineering News-Record who named us to its ranking of "Top 500 Design Firms in the Nation" for our continued rapid growth and success. Our achievements can be contributed to multiple facets, but above all we are successful because of our motivated employees who strive to make every day count. For this exact reason, we strongly believe in fostering teamwork, rewarding ambition, and providing opportunities for professional advancement. YOUR ROLE:We are actively seeking a highly-motivated Business Development Associate in Harrisburg, PA office with an entrepreneurial spirit and ability to thrive in a rapidly-growing, fast-paced, diverse environment. The Business Development Associate will support the success of Hillis-Carnes by individual actions and oversight of various activities that will result in building relationships with new and existing clients. The actions could include client development through market research, client meetings and digital marketing; improving market position, tracking and obtaining proposal/bid opportunities, tracking proposal output, interfacing with operations managers, assisting with proposal preparationPOSITION OBJECTIVE and REQUIREMENTS:Develop and maintain an understanding of company services and differentiatorsDevelop and maintain a market understanding, identifying viable business opportunities and potential relationshipsBuild new relationships; nurture existing relationshipsFacilitate introductions of potential clients to members of the firmEvaluate, pursue and follow up on leads Track leads and opportunities, as well as relationship engagementParticipate and/or direct proposal responses; work with the project team on content and delivery, if neededParticipate in firm-wide activities and programs, such as CRM/Quality ContactsAttend industry networking events and conferences.Other duties as assigned.SKILLS and ABILITIES:Excellent communication skills, oral and written required.Excellent interpersonal skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment while successfully managing multiple prioritiesAbility to continuously meet deadlines, independently or as part of a project team.Ability to work extended hours, as needed.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe programs; standard office equipmentOther duties as assignedEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent Minimum two or more years of related business development experienceOne year in the A/E/C consulting industry or related professional services fieldExperience in the Geotechnical Engineering and/or construction testing and inspection fields a plusBENEFITS: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 (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 and the more successful the company is, the more valuable the shares become.Want to grow with us? Apply NowEOE