Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Project Geotechnical EngineerGreenville, SC | Charlotte, NCBuild the Projects That Few Engineers Ever Get to Touch.Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) is seeking a Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer to lead technically challenging projects involving critical infrastructure, mining, energy, industrial facilities, dams, embankments, and complex geotechnical systems. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving difficult subsurface problems, leading multidisciplinary investigations, and managing projects from proposal through construction.This is not a traditional geotechnical consulting role focused solely on commercial developments. We are looking for an engineer who has experience with large-scale infrastructure, environmental geotechnics, earth structures, or mine-related projects and wants greater technical responsibility, client interaction, and leadership opportunities within an employee-owned consulting firm.What You'll DoLead geotechnical investigations for complex civil, industrial, mining, transportation, and energy projects.Plan and oversee drilling programs, in-situ testing, instrumentation installation, and subsurface exploration activities.Perform and review geotechnical engineering analyses including:Slope stabilitySettlementBearing capacitySeepage and dewateringEarth retaining systemsDeep and shallow foundationsEmbankment and earth structure evaluationsSupport projects involving coal combustion residuals (CCR), mine reclamation, tailings storage facilities, ash ponds, containment structures, and environmental geotechnical engineering.Evaluate dams, levees, embankments, and other critical earth structures for stability and long-term performance.Prepare geotechnical engineering reports, calculations, specifications, and technical recommendations.Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and construction documentation.Coordinate field personnel, drilling contractors, laboratories, and specialty subcontractors.Manage project budgets, schedules, profitability, and client communication.Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.Participate in business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.Desired ExperienceWe are interested in engineers who have experience with several of the following:Large-scale geotechnical investigationsMining or mineral processing facilitiesTailings storage facilitiesCoal combustion residual (CCR) facilitiesEnvironmental geotechnical engineeringDam safety or embankment evaluationsEarth structuresTransportation infrastructureIndustrial or power generation facilitiesDeep foundation systemsInstrumentation monitoringConstruction Quality Assurance (CQA)Geotechnical risk assessmentTechnical SkillsExperience with many of the following is highly valued:GeoStudioSettle3DgINTOpenGroundCPT and SPT interpretationSeepage analysesSlope stability modelingFoundation designDewatering evaluationsEarthwork engineeringInstrumentation monitoring systemsGeotechnical report preparationQualificationsBachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering required.Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering strongly valued.Professional Engineer (PE) license required.Approximately 7-12 years of geotechnical consulting experience.Experience managing engineering projects from investigation through construction.Strong technical writing and communication skills.Ability to travel periodically to project sites throughout the Southeast and other regions as needed.Why BLE?At BLE, you'll work on projects that extend far beyond traditional site development. Our engineers support major transportation improvements, industrial facilities, environmental restoration, mining operations, critical infrastructure, and challenging geotechnical assignments requiring sound engineering judgment and innovative problem solving.As an employee-owner, you'll have the opportunity to influence the firm's direction while continuing to develop technically and professionally. We invest in our people, encourage technical excellence, and provide a collaborative environment where experienced engineers can build long-term careers.