Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Lead Projects & Mentorship

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

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Engineer to join its Geotechnical Group in the Southeastern U.S. This role leads complex geotechnical projects, mentors staff, and expands capabilities across construction materials testing and site assessments.

Responsibilities include directing field investigations, interpreting data, preparing reports for clients and regulators, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical focus.
• 6-8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina or North Carolina, with ability to be licensed in additional southeastern states within six months.
• Knowledge of geotechnical design and construction requirements.
• Knowledge of geosynthetics.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% within the southeastern US.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, subsurface geology, soils 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 project management skills.
• Ability to interpret environmental data to reach project objectives.
• 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 for diverse projects.
• Lead geotechnical investigations including site reconnaissance, drilling oversight, sampling, and field data collection; assign soils laboratory testing.
• Interpret and utilize site data to achieve 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 technical lead for complex environmental investigations and remediation projects.
• Apply environmental engineering principles and remediation technologies.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Field investigations

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (geotechnical)

PE license (SC/NC) or able to obtain in six months

Job description

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Engineer to join its Geotechnical Group in the Southeastern U.S. This role leads complex geotechnical projects, mentors staff, and expands capabilities across construction materials testing and site assessments.

Responsibilities include directing field investigations, interpreting data, preparing reports for clients and regulators, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Travel up to 10% may be required.