Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Lead Projects & Mentor Team

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to lead our Geotechnical Group in the Construction Materials Testing arena. You will manage complex projects, provide advanced technical oversight, and mentor junior staff while delivering client-focused solutions for municipal, industrial, residential, and commercial projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil PE with geotechnical focus, 6–8 years of experience, and the ability to travel up to 10% in the southeastern US.

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 SC or NC, with ability to become licensed in additional southeastern 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 and client development in the southeastern US.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through project delivery and professional interactions.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Maintain safety standards including HAZWOPER requirements.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic, expanding organization.

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (geotechnical focus)

Masters preferred

Job description

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to lead our Geotechnical Group in the Construction Materials Testing arena. You will manage complex projects, provide advanced technical oversight, and mentor junior staff while delivering client-focused solutions for municipal, industrial, residential, and commercial projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil PE with geotechnical focus, 6–8 years of experience, and the ability to travel up to 10% in the southeastern US.