Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Reports To: Department Manager
Status: Full-Time
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. These values define who we are, how we operate, and the kind of team we continue to build.
Notice to applicants:
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To be a considered applicant:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship and able to interview on site where the position is located.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. This role is designed for a proven leader in geotechnical consulting who excels at managing complex projects, providing advanced technical expertise, and mentoring junior staff.
As a Senior Engineer, you will play a crucial role in advancing excellence within our Construction Materials Testing (CMT) supporting Geotechnical Group. Your responsibilities would include serving our long-term clients, expanding our current geotechnical capabilities, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, and cultivating enduring professional relationships. This role offers a favorable work-life balance while providing opportunities to contribute to challenging and distinctive engineering projects. Our Geotechnical Group focuses on serving projects for our local municipal, industrial, residential, and commercial clients. These projects span a multitude of geotechnical support roles, from geotechnical exploration to geotechnical support during construction.
Minimum Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical focus. Masters is preferred.
6-8 years of relevant professional experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina or North Carolina, with the ability to become licensed in additional Southeastern states within six months.
Knowledge of geotechnical design and construction requirements.
Knowledge of geosynthetics
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time for site meetings, marketing, technical seminars, regulatory seminars, engineering workshops, and client development within the Southeastern US.
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of regulations (state and federal), subsurface geology, soil 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 excellent project management skills.
Ability to interpret and utilize environmental data to reach project objectives.
Ability to stay current with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Strong knowledge of soils laboratory testing procedures and practices
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Core Discipline Leadership
Provide expert interpretation of analytical data in support of a wide variety of projects.
Lead geotechnical investigations including site reconnaissance, drilling oversight, sampling, and field data collection. Assign soils laboratory testing.
Interpret and utilize site data to make decisions to reach 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 a technical lead for complex environmental investigations and remediation projects.
Apply advanced knowledge of environmental engineering principles, environmental regulations, and remediation technologies.
Project Oversight, Operational & Strategic Leadership
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule compliance.
Direct field operations including subcontractor oversight, drilling, sampling, and logging activities.
Monitor and manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverable deadlines.
Stay current with evolving industry regulations, best practices, and technologies.
Contribute to operational improvements and technical initiatives within the firm.
Review delegated project deliverables performed by members of the team
Leadership, Management, and People Development
Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary project teams.
Oversee project staffing, resource allocation, and field operations planning.
Mentor and train junior technical staff, fostering professional growth and technical development.
Client & Business Development Support
Maintain and strengthen client relationships through project delivery and professional interactions.
Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations.
Regulatory & Quality Compliance
Ensure projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Maintain safety standards including HAZWOPER requirements.
Why Join Us?
Industry-leading reputation with a diverse and growing project portfolio.
Collaborative, supportive work environment where your leadership makes a visible impact.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic, expanding organization.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and more.
Benefits
Medical/Vision/Dental
401(K) with partial company matching
Life Insurance
Short/long term disability
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Eight (8) paid holidays
Vehicle allowance (conditions apply)
