Senior Geotechnical Engineer | Lead Projects & Mentors

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join our geotechnical group, leading complex projects and mentoring junior staff. The role supports long-term client relationships and expands our geotechnical capabilities across municipal, industrial, residential, and commercial sectors.

The ideal candidate holds a civil engineering degree with geotechnical focus, 6–8 years' experience, and PE licensure in SC or NC with potential to expand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with geotechnical focus; Masters preferred.
• 6–8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in SC or NC; ability to license in other southeastern states within six months.
• Knowledge of geotechnical design and construction requirements.
• Knowledge of geosynthetics.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for site meetings and client development in southeastern US.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, subsurface geology, soil and rock mechanics, hydrogeology, and 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.
• Strong technical expertise and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret environmental data to reach objectives.
• Stay current with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of soils laboratory testing procedures.

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.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Field investigations

Project leadership

Mentoring staff

Written & verbal communication

Regulatory knowledge

Soil & rock mechanics

Hydrogeology

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

M.S. in Geotechnical engineering

Job description

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join our geotechnical group, leading complex projects and mentoring junior staff. The role supports long-term client relationships and expands our geotechnical capabilities across municipal, industrial, residential, and commercial sectors.

The ideal candidate holds a civil engineering degree with geotechnical focus, 6–8 years' experience, and PE licensure in SC or NC with potential to expand.