Senior Design Engineer Geostructures

Bunnell Lammons Engineering; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Paid vacation

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) seeks a Senior Geostructural Design Engineer to lead design services for retaining walls, ground improvement, excavation support, and slope stabilization. This role offers project ownership and direct client interaction across multidisciplinary teams at BLE's locations.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, 8–12 years in relevant fields, and strong communication and leadership skills to drive complex geostructural projects to successful completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• PE license required (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• 8–12 years in geotechnical/structural/geostructural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior staff on technical execution and design software.
• Lead projects and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent BLE in client meetings and field visits.
• Develop and enforce design standards and QA/QC.
• Coordinate tasks, milestones, and proposals with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Geostructural design

Leadership

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree geotechnical/structural emphasis

Professional Engineer license

Tools

LPile

GROUP

RSPile

SnailPlus

DeepEx

GEO5

Job description

In Office Location: Asheville, Charlotte, Colombia, Greenville, or Spartanburg

Reports to: Geostructures Department Manager

Status: Full- Time, Exempt

Overview of Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc.

At Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE), our core principles shape everything we do. We put people first, prioritizing our clients, employees, and community in every decision. We believe trust is earned through honesty, dependability, and delivering on our promises. Clear, timely communication keeps our clients and partners informed, while a commitment to excellence drives us to produce work that consistently sets the standard in our industry. Most importantly, we honor every commitment we make and believe that no challenge is too complex when the right people work together. These values define who we are, how we operate, and the kind of team we continue to build.

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.

To be a considered applicant:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to interview on site where the position is located.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Geostructural Design Engineer to support and lead the delivery of design services related to retaining walls, ground improvement, excavation support, slope stabilization, and deep foundations. The ideal candidate is a proactive engineer with strong technical acumen, communication skills, and a desire to collaborate across disciplines. This position offers direct client interaction, project ownership, and the opportunity to shape the development of a specialized service line within a multidisciplinary firm.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree with a geotechnical/structural emphasis preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• 8 to 12 years in geotechnical, structural, or geostructural engineering with increasing responsibility
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour construction safety (or ability to obtain); preferred training in construction inspection, slope stability, or deep foundation testing

Core Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge in retaining walls, excavation support systems, deep foundations, ground improvement, and slope stability
• Effective verbal and written communication with clients, contractors, and colleagues
• Highly organized with a commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering value
• Practical problem solver with a focus on constructability, cost-effectiveness, and public safety
• Technical proficiency and attention to detail to perform final reviews of drawing sets and calculation packages for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Sound engineering judgment and relevant project experience to establish appropriate design parameters and select design approaches for complex geostructural projects
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant codes, design standards, and project specifications
• Curious and collaborative, with a growth mindset and attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to take initiative, identify opportunities, and help grow a specialized service line within a dynamic, multidisciplinary firm
• Proficient in geotechnical and structural design software (e.g., LPile, GROUP, RSPile, SnailPlus, DeepEx, GEO5)

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Development

• Mentor junior staff on technical execution, design software, and field practices, providing constructive feedback to strengthen technical skills and engineering judgment
• Support onboarding, training, and integration of new team members
• Help build a geographically distributed, high-performing team through clear communication and shared technical standards
• Act as a technical lead on projects, guiding staff and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a point of contact for assigned clients and projects, providing regular updates and addressing concerns
• Participate in scoping meetings to align Geostructural solutions with client goals and establish clear scope, deliverables, and expectations
• Represent BLE in a professional and responsive manner during field visits, presentations, and project discussions

Quality Control and Assurance

• Lead or contribute to internal QA/QC reviews of design calculations, drawings, and reports, ensuring review comments are addressed before issuance
• Develop and enforce design standards and checklists for Geostructural work
• Conduct field reviews and provide feedback to improve quality and constructability of deliverables

Project Planning and Scheduling

• Coordinate project tasks, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with estimating level of effort for scopes of work and proposals
• Proactively monitor deadlines and workloads and communicate resource constraints or schedule risks early to ensure timely project completion

Risk Management and Compliance

• Identify geotechnical, structural, and contractual risks during planning and design phasesand communicate recommended mitigation measures to project leadership
• Ensure designs meet applicable building codes, DOT requirements, and design standards
• Oversee or support construction-phase QA/QC to verify adherence to design intent and promptly identify and communicate early deviations that could impact performance, safety, or liability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with BLE’s geotechnical, CMT, environmental, and civil engineering teams
• Facilitate integration of subsurface data and geotechnical recommendations into constructible design solutions
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary projects, helping resolve soil-structure interaction challenges early in the design process

Contracts and Vendor Management

• Provide input on scopes, deliverables, and technical specifications for subcontractors and specialty vendors
• Review proposals and shop drawings from specialty contractors (e.g., ground improvement, anchors, micropiles)for consistency with project requirements and design intent
• Support contract negotiation by clarifying design responsibilities and assumptions

Business Development

• Assist with proposal development, statements of qualifications, and pursuit strategy
• Identify new opportunities with existing clients and support efforts to secure new clients
• Develop marketing materials and technical content that highlight the Geostructural team’s value proposition

Performance Analytics

• Track project performance against scope, budget, schedule, and quality goals
• Use post-project reviews to refine internal tools, templates, and design methods
• Support team performance dashboards and metrics (e.g., backlog, proposal hit rate, QA issues)

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all duties, functions, or procedures that may be required. The organization reserves the right to modify this description and may, from time to time, reassign employees to alternate positions based on business needs. Such changes may occur without prior notice and are aimed at ensuring operational efficiency.

Why Join Us?

• Industry-leading reputation with a diverse and growing project portfolio.
• Collaborative, supportive work environment where your leadership makes a visible impact.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic, expanding organization.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and more.
• 401(K) with partial company matching.
• Life Insurance
• Short/long term disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave.
• Vehicle allowance
• Educational Reimbursement (conditions apply)
• Employee Stock Ownership (conditions apply)