Staff Associate | Regional Quality Assurance

Staff Associate | Regional Quality Assurance

Location:

Greenville, SC

Reports to:

Group Leader / Department Manager for Regional Quality Assurance

Status:
Full‑Time, Exempt

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.

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.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship and able to interview on site where the position is located.

Are you an ambitious and driven individual with a foundational understanding of environmental, civil, or geotechnical principles, eager to launch your career in a dynamic consulting environment? We are seeking a Engineering Staff Associate to join our growing team, contributing to diverse projects across environmental, civil, geotechnical, geostructural, and construction material testing disciplines. This role is ideal for individuals looking to develop their skills, gain hands‑on experience, and progress towards professional licensure.

You will be a vital part of our project teams, supporting senior staff and learning the ins and outs of engineering consulting from the ground up.

Our Regional Quality Assurance group focuses on serving projects for our solid waste, mining, and power industry clients. These projects span a multitude of quality assurance support roles, from geotechnical exploration in support of design development to quality assurance testing and documentation during construction, as well as some longer‑term monitoring of containment systems, groundwater and gas monitoring support, stability analysis, and more.

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management or a closely related field of study from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• 0–2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in relevant fields.
• Currently in progress towards obtaining Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or Geologist‑in‑Training (GIT) certification.
• Required to travel regularly to local and regional project sites (typically within South Carolina and surrounding states), potentially including overnight stays and perform extensive fieldwork under varying environmental conditions, including adverse weather, uneven terrain, and potentially hazardous environments, while adhering strictly to health and safety protocols.

• Assist the project manager with;
  • Overseeing comprehensive inspection, testing, and compliance programs on complex and active construction projects.
  • Ensuring that all materials, workmanship, and processes adhere to contract documents, specifications, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
  • Managing teams of inspectors and technicians while coordinating with contractors, design professionals, owners, and other stakeholders.
  • Documenting and certifying the construction of the project was completed in accordance with the requirements of the site's CQA Plan.
• Review quality assurance documentation such as soil laboratory and field test results, contractor submittal data, daily field reports developed by technicians in the field, and construction progression.
• Perform site investigations, field inspections, and data collection to support project objectives.

• Technical Expertise: Develop and…