Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Lead Projects & Mentor Teams

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Engineer to lead geotechnical projects and mentoring within our Construction Materials Testing group.

You will advance complex site investigations, provide expert data interpretation, and lead teams serving municipal, industrial, residential, and commercial clients. The role emphasizes operational leadership, regulatory expertise, and collaboration to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while supporting business development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical focus is required; a master's 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 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, marketing, technical seminars, regulatory seminars, engineering workshops, and client development within the southeastern US.
• 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

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. 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Field investigations

Project management

Mentoring staff

Client relationships

Regulatory knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (geotechnical focus)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Engineer to lead geotechnical projects and mentoring within our Construction Materials Testing group.

You will advance complex site investigations, provide expert data interpretation, and lead teams serving municipal, industrial, residential, and commercial clients. The role emphasizes operational leadership, regulatory expertise, and collaboration to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while supporting business development and