Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Reports to: Department Manager
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Geologist to join the Hydrogeology Group within our multidisciplinary Regional Geotechnical Services team. This role is designed for an early to mid-career professional with 5-15 years of experience who can manage technical projects, budgets, and clients. This role requires strong technical expertise and effective project management skills with the opportunity to development into a Senior Geologist role.
Our Regional Geotechnical group focuses on serving projects for our solid waste, mining, and power industry clients. These projects span a multitude of support roles, from Phase 1 Development and infrastructure/support structure design to groundwater monitoring support during site operation and closure, as well as geologic hazard mitigation.
This role is anticipated to be an approximately 90% office and 10% fieldwork role with emphasis placed on training and mentoring junior staff in the field, attending industry specific conferences, and general business development
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology.
- 5-15 years of experience supporting environmental consulting projects or related geological/environmental work.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations (state and federal), subsurface geology, soil and rock mechanics, hydrogeology, and environmental 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.
- Ability to interpret and utilize environmental data to make sound decisions that achieve project objectives.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple, concurrent projects.
- Professional Geologist (PG) licensure or ability to obtain professional licensure within an appropriate timeframe.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to authorize driving record review.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Investigation & Field Activities
- Provide expert interpretation of analytical data in support of hydrogeologic investigations and remediation projects.
- Lead geologic investigations including site reconnaissance, drilling oversight, sampling, and field data collection.
- Interpret and utilize environmental data to make decisions to reach project objectives.
- Conduct environmental risk assessments related to impacted soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor.
- Prepare detailed technical reports, maps, and presentations for clients, regulators, and internal teams.
- Guide the selection and application of appropriate field methods, data evaluation techniques, and regulatory standards.
- Conduct environmental field investigations including groundwater, soil, surface water, and sediment sampling.
- Assist with groundwater compliance activities and environmental monitoring programs.
- Proficiency with classifying soil and rock materials and assist with interpretation of subsurface conditions.
- Maintain compliance with project-specific health and safety requirements.
Project Oversight, Operational & Strategic Leadership
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring technical quality, budget, and schedule compliance.
- Oversee field operations and data collection activities to ensure adherence to work plans, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverable deadlines.
- Stay current with evolving industry regulations, best practices, and technologies.
- Prepare technical reports, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
- Evaluate environmental data to identify trends, potential concerns, and data gaps.
- Review geologic maps, cross-sections, site figures, and technical illustrations prepared by junior staff.
Leadership, Management, and People Development
- Serve as primary client contact and liaison to the senior geologist on technical projects.
- Oversee the work of junior staff and subcontractors in the field and office.
- Coordinate project resources and schedules, reporting project status to internal leadership and clients.
- Mentor and train junior technical staff, fostering professional growth and technical development.
Client & Business Development Support
- Develop and maintain client relationships through responsive communication, technical expertise, and quality service delivery.
- Participate in business development efforts including proposal preparation, fee estimates, and client presentations.
- Support client retention and growth through exemplary project performance.
Quality Control and Assurance
- Adhere to BLE and project-specific quality control procedures.
- Review field documentation, analytical data, and technical deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain accurate records necessary to support technically sound and defensible project deliverables.
- Identify potential data issues, inconsistencies, or project concerns and communicate findings to project leadership.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to technical quality and project execution.
Project Planning and Scheduling
- Support the development of project work plans, schedules, and field activities.
- Assist with task planning, resource coordination, and project execution.
- Track assigned responsibilities against project schedules and communicate potential delays or challenges.
- Complete assigned project responsibilities with increasing independence while maintaining communication with project leadership.
- Assist with proposal preparation, technical task planning, and project documentation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of geologists, engineers, scientists, project managers, and technical specialists.
- Collaborate across BLE service lines including environmental, geotechnical, geostructural, and construction materials testing teams.
- Contribute technical knowledge and field experience to support project objectives.
- Work independently while maintaining effective communication with supervisors and team members.
Overview of Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc.
At Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE), our core principles shape everything we do. We put people first, prioritizing our clients, employees, and community in every decision. We believe trust is earned through honesty, dependability, and delivering on our promises. Clear, timely communication keeps our clients and partners informed, while a commitment to excellence drives us to produce work that consistently sets the standard in our industry. Most importantly, we honor every commitment we make and believe that no challenge is too complex when the right people work together.
Notice to Applicants
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, and global watchlist screening.
To Be Considered Applicant Must:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship and able to interview onsite where the position is located.
Why Join Us?
- Industry-leading reputation with a diverse and growing project portfolio.
- Opportunity to work on challenging environmental projects while developing technical expertise.
- Collaborative, supportive work environment where your contributions have a visible impact.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic, expanding organization.
- Employee ownership culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and long-term success.
Benefits
- Medical / Vision / Dental
- 401(k) with partial company matching
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Eight (8) paid holidays
- Educational reimbursement programs
- Professional development and certification support
- Vehicle allowance (conditions apply)
