Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Lead Projects & Mentorship

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

401(K) with company match

Life Insurance

Short-/long-term disability

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Eight paid holidays

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to lead geotechnical projects within the Construction Materials Testing group in Fletcher, NC. You will mentor junior staff, manage complex geotechnical investigations, and deliver technically rigorous analyses for municipal, industrial, residential, and commercial clients.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across multiple projects in the southeastern

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical focus (Master's preferred).
• 6–8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Licensed PE in South Carolina or North Carolina, with ability to obtain licensure in additional southeastern states within six months.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical design and construction requirements.
• Knowledge of geosynthetics.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for site meetings, marketing, seminars, and client development in the SE United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert interpretation of analytical data for a wide variety of projects.
• Lead geotechnical investigations, including site reconnaissance, drilling oversight, sampling, and field data collection; assign soils lab testing.
• Interpret site data to support project objectives and decisions.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, maps, and client presentations.
• Ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and deliverable quality.
• Act as technical lead for environmental investigations and remediation projects.
• Apply environmental engineering principles and remediation technologies.

Skills

Regulations knowledge

Subsurface geology

Soil and rock mechanics

Hydrogeology

Geotechnical site assessment

Field investigation techniques

Written communication

Project leadership

Mentoring

Environmental data interpretation

Industry standards knowledge

Soils lab testing procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (geotechnical focus)

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to lead geotechnical projects within the Construction Materials Testing group in Fletcher, NC. You will mentor junior staff, manage complex geotechnical investigations, and deliver technically rigorous analyses for municipal, industrial, residential, and commercial clients.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across multiple projects in the southeastern