Project Geotechnical Engineer - Geostructures

ZipRecruiter; Greenville (SC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to join their Geostructures team. This remote role offers a dynamic blend of fieldwork and office tasks, focusing on the design and analysis of structures such as retaining walls and foundations. You will engage with clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in geotechnical engineering, project management experience, and excellent analytical skills. Join a company that values teamwork and personal accountability, and contribute to impactful projects that shape the built environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of geotechnical experience with design emphasis.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills are essential.
• Professional Engineer License required or obtainable within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical design and analysis for various structures.
• Supervise field activities and gather site characterization data.
• Prepare engineering reports, calculations, and specifications.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GeoStudio

RocScience

LPILE

Job description

Project Geotechnical Engineer - Geostructures

REMOTE

Reporting to: Greenville, South Carolina

Fulltime - Mid-Level

Overview of Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc.

At Bunnell-Lammons, Inc. (BLE), every member of our team has a personal stake in ensuring the success of our clients. As employee-owners of the firm, we are all personally accountable for building lasting relationships and delivering outstanding results. We put people first, whether that's our clients, our employees, or our community. It's why we listen more and work harder to understand the unique needs of our clients.

And it's why we prioritize the career development of every individual on our team. People are why we do this, and why we love what we do. We are at our best when we work together. That means bringing together a diverse team of talented, passionate, multidisciplinary experts to work closely alongside clients to create comprehensive solutions to complex problems.

We believe that by working together, no problem is insurmountable.

Notice to Applicants:

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references and global watchlist screening.

Job Description

As a Project Geotechnical Engineer within our Geostructures department, you will be thrust into a dynamic daily routine that blends fieldwork, analysis, and collaboration with other engineering professionals. You'll deal with the design, analysis, and construction of structures like retaining walls, foundations, tunnels, and earth dams. Your daily routine can vary depending on whether you are primarily working in the office or the field. This might look like: team meetings, client meetings, reviewing geotechnical reports, design calculations, site visits, field inspections, monitoring instrumentation, lab analysis, reporting, design work, on-site problem solving, soil and material testing, report writing, design reviews and revisions, coordinating with other disciplines, and project management tasks.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Geotechnical design and analysis related to foundations, soil improvement, embankments, shoring, and retaining walls such as slope stability, resistance of lateral loads, settlement, bearing capacity, and seepage.
• Supervise related field activities and crews to gather geotechnical site characterization data.
• Project/Task management and proposal preparation support.
• Evaluate routine laboratory and field data for analysis, design, and reports.
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, construction drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications.
• Review post-bid construction plans to ensure adherence to project specifications and requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Demonstrate initiative and leadership in the problem-solving and decision-making process.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to enhance skills and expertise.
• Utilize remote collaboration tools to effectively manage and communicate with team members and clients.

Minimum Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering.
• Professional Engineer License (P.E. in SC, NC, TN, GA or able to obtain a P.E. within 6 months).
• 4+ years of geotechnical experience with an emphasis on design and development of geotechnical deliverables including investigation and design reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Advanced project management and organizational experience.
• Intermediate experience in geotechnical software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, GeoStudio, RocScience, LPILE, and MSE retaining wall software).
• Field experience and familiarity with construction sites.
• Self-motivation and ability to manage time and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Master's or advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Able to work occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Travel:

• Must travel to the Greenville, SC office location on a monthly basis and have the ability to travel to client sites on occasion.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.