Staff Associate | Electric Leak​/Construction Quality Control

Staff Associate | Electrical Leak Location/Construction Quality Control

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (with some travel to project sites)

Reports to: ELL/CQC Service Leaders / 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 sponsorship and able to interview on site where the position is located.

Are you an ambitious and driven individual who is eager to launch your career in a dynamic consulting environment? We are seeking a Staff Associate to join our growing team, contributing to projects across environmental, civil, and construction material testing disciplines. This role is ideal for individuals looking to develop their skills and gain hands‑on experience. 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 and power industry clients.

• Perform day-to-day project management responsibilities, including assisting with developing proposals, cost estimates, and reporting of field activities.
• Perform site investigations, field inspections, and data collection to support project objectives.

• Conduct ELL testing on various containment systems, including those on rooftops, landfills, active construction areas, etc.
• Operate specialized ELL equipment to identify potential breaches in membrane systems across diverse project environments.
• Mark areas of concern on‑site and provide accurate documentation of findings.
• Prepare detailed summary reports and aerial maps to show the locations of leaks and recommend corrective measures.
• Maintain and calibrate ELL equipment to ensure accurate performance for all types of membrane systems.
• Travel to project sites across the U.S. (primarily in the southeast) for on‑site testing and assessments.
• Work closely with BLE's project managers and clients to ensure timely and clear communication of findings.
• Follow BLE's safety protocols and industry standards for all testing performed.
• Continuously update skills and knowledge to stay current with advances in leak detection technology and membrane applications.

• Working under the immediate supervision of a CQC project manager, alongside general contractors, to perform the required construction materials (soil, concrete, aggregates, geosynthetics, etc.) sampling, testing, and inspection services at various construction projects. You observe general contractor activities, perform onsite testing, and reporting of earthwork construction as well as landfill geosynthetic baseliner, closure cap, piping, and gas extraction systems.

• Associate's degree
• 0-2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in relevant fields
• Required to travel regularly to local and regional project sites, including overnight stays, and perform extensive fieldwork under varying environmental conditions, including uneven terrain and potentially hazardous environments, while adhering strictly to health and safety protocols.

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