Senior Engineer - CMT

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering

Fletcher (NC)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

401(K) with partial company matching

Life Insurance

Short/long term disability

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Eight (8) paid holidays

Vehicle allowance (conditions apply)

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering in Fletcher, NC, is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on geotechnical consulting, managing complex projects, and mentoring junior staff. Successful candidates will have a background in civil engineering with a geotechnical focus and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities include leading geotechnical investigations, preparing technical reports, and ensuring project compliance. The position offers a favorable work-life balance along with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

6-8 years of relevant professional experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina or North Carolina.
Knowledge of geotechnical design and construction requirements.
Knowledge of geosynthetics.
Ability to travel up to 10% for site meetings.

Responsibilities

Lead geotechnical investigations including site reconnaissance.
Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations.
Manage multiple projects ensuring quality, budget, and schedule compliance.
Mentor and train junior technical staff.

Skills

Strong knowledge of regulations (state and federal)

Subsurface geology

Soil and rock mechanics

Hydrogeology

Geotechnical site assessment

Field investigation techniques

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to interpret and utilize environmental data

Project management skills

Soils laboratory testing procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical focus

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

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 current or future employer sponsorship and able to interview on site where the position is located.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. This role is designed for a proven leader in geotechnical consulting who excels at managing complex projects, providing advanced technical expertise, and mentoring junior staff. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a crucial role in advancing excellence within our Construction Materials Testing (CMT) supporting Geotechnical Group. Your responsibilities would include serving our long-term clients, expanding our current geotechnical capabilities, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, and cultivating enduring professional relationships. This role offers a favorable work-life balance while providing opportunities to contribute to challenging and distinctive engineering projects. Our Geotechnical Group focuses on serving projects for our local municipal, industrial, residential, and commercial clients. These projects span a multitude of geotechnical support roles, from geotechnical exploration to geotechnical support during construction.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical focus. Masters is preferred.
6-8 years of relevant professional experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina or North Carolina, with the ability to become licensed in additional Southeast states within six months.
Knowledge of geotechnical design and construction requirements.
Knowledge of geosynthetics.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time for site meetings, marketing, technical seminars, regulatory seminars, engineering workshops, and client development within the Southeast US.

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of regulations (state and federal), subsurface geology, soil and rock mechanics, hydrogeology, and geotechnical site assessment.
Experience with field investigation techniques (drilling, sampling, logging).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to lead projects and mentor staff.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Strong technical expertise and excellent project management skills.
Ability to interpret and utilize environmental data to reach project objectives.
Ability to stay current with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Strong knowledge of soils laboratory testing procedures and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Core Discipline Leadership

Provide expert interpretation of analytical data in support of a wide variety of projects.
Lead geotechnical investigations including site reconnaissance, drilling oversight, sampling, and field data collection. Assign soils laboratory testing.
Interpret and utilize site data to make decisions to reach project objectives.
Prepare detailed technical reports, maps, and presentations for clients, regulators, and internal teams.
Ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and quality in deliverables.
Act as a technical lead for complex environmental investigations and remediation projects.
Apply advanced knowledge of environmental engineering principles, environmental regulations, and remediation technologies.

Project Oversight, Operational & Strategic Leadership

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule compliance.
Direct field operations including subcontractor oversight, drilling, sampling, and logging activities.
Monitor and manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverable deadlines.
Stay current with evolving industry regulations, best practices, and technologies.
Contribute to operational improvements and technical initiatives within the firm.
Review delegated project deliverables performed by members of the team.

Leadership, Management, and People Development

Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary project teams.
Oversee project staffing, resource allocation, and field operations planning.
Mentor and train junior technical staff, fostering professional growth and technical development.

Client & Business Development Support

Maintain and strengthen client relationships through project delivery and professional interactions.
Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

Ensure projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Maintain safety standards including HAZWOPER requirements.

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.

Benefits