Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Lead Projects & Mentorship

Bunnell Lammons Engineering; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead geotechnical projects within our Construction Materials Testing group in the southeastern US. You will manage complex assignments, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality solutions to municipal, industrial, residential, and commercial clients.

The successful candidate will hold a civil engineering degree with geotechnical focus, 6–8 years of experience, a PE license, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in civil engineering with geotechnical focus required.
• Master’s degree preferred; PE license in SC or NC is required or soon.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience and travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and interpret analytical data for diverse projects.
• Lead geotechnical investigations, site reconnaissance, drilling oversight, sampling, and testing.
• Manage multiple projects balancing quality, budget and schedule.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance across projects.

Skills

Geotechnical design knowledge

Field investigation techniques

Project leadership

Mentoring staff

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical focus)

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license in SC or NC

Tools

Soil testing procedures

Job description

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead geotechnical projects within our Construction Materials Testing group in the southeastern US. You will manage complex assignments, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality solutions to municipal, industrial, residential, and commercial clients.

The successful candidate will hold a civil engineering degree with geotechnical focus, 6–8 years of experience, a PE license, and willingness to