Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Lead Large-Scale Infra

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) in Greenville, SC and Charlotte, NC invites a Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer to lead technically challenging infrastructure projects, manage investigations from proposal through construction, and mentor engineers.

This employee‑owned firm offers opportunities in large-scale mining, energy, dams, tailings, and environmental geotechnics, with strong client interaction and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering is strongly valued.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Approximately 7-12 years of geotechnical consulting experience.
• Experience managing engineering projects from investigation through construction.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to travel periodically to project sites throughout the Southeast and other regions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigations for complex civil, industrial, mining, transportation, and energy projects.
• Plan and oversee drilling programs, in‑situ testing, instrumentation installation, and subsurface exploration activities.
• Perform and review geotechnical engineering analyses including: slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, seepage and dewatering, earth retaining systems, deep and shallow foundations, embankment and earth structure evaluations.
• Support projects involving CCR, mine reclamation, tailings storage facilities, ash ponds, containment structures, and environmental geotechnical engineering.
• Evaluate dams, levees, embankments, and other critical earth structures for stability and long‑term performance.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, calculations, specifications, and technical recommendations.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate field personnel, drilling contractors, laboratories, and specialty subcontractors.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, profitability, and client communication.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Participate in business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.

Skills

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) in Greenville, SC and Charlotte, NC invites a Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer to lead technically challenging infrastructure projects, manage investigations from proposal through construction, and mentor engineers.

This employee‑owned firm offers opportunities in large-scale mining, energy, dams, tailings, and environmental geotechnics, with strong client interaction and leadership responsibilities.