Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. (HCEA) is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting firm serving the Greater Philadelphia region and Mid-Atlantic since 1989. HCEA partners with owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors to provide geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspections, environmental consulting, and geostructural engineering services. The firm supports projects across the healthcare, higher education, mixed-use, industrial, warehouse, and infrastructure sectors throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware.
With nearly 500 employee-owners and 21 offices across the Mid-Atlantic, HCEA combines the resources of a large regional firm with the responsiveness and local expertise of a dedicated project team. From initial site investigations through construction, HCEA provides practical, cost-effective engineering solutions designed to help projects stay on schedule and within budget.
HCEA’s Philadelphia operations are led by Dave Harmanos, PE, Vice President and Eastern Regional Manager, who brings more than 30 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and foundation design for industrial, institutional, commercial, and mission-critical projects. Andy Hajec, PE, Associate Principal Engineer, provides technical leadership for geotechnical projects throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware. Mike Murray, MBA, leads regional business development, connecting clients with HCEA’s full range of engineering, testing, inspection, and environmental services.
