Senior Geologist - Hydrogeological Services Department

Senior Geologist - Hydrogeological Services Department

Asheville, North Carolina

Full‑Time

As a Senior Geologist for Bunnell Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE), you will assume a pivotal role in our Hydrogeological Services Department. You will lead complex geological projects, analyze data, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

• Bachelor's in geology, civil/environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• 10 years of senior‑level experience, including 5+ years managing projects, supervising and mentoring staff, preparing and reviewing technical proposals, interacting with regulatory agencies, conducting negotiations, and providing QA/QC of deliverables.
• Professional Geologist (PG) credentials.
• Ability to design field sampling programs, manage multiple subcontractors, and interpret geological, hydrogeological, and chemical data from contaminated sites.
• Proficiency in groundwater statistics.
• Effective technical writing, strong oral communication, presentation, and time‑management skills.
• Excellent leadership and client‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet organizational and project objectives.
• Technically adept, flexible, and forward‑thinking.
• Ability to track and meet budgets and schedules.
• Attention to detail and capacity to work under periodic time constraints.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local solid waste and mining requirements.
• Willingness to travel regionally for short periods of time.

• Provide leadership, training, mentoring, and support to junior staff as a regional soil and groundwater subject‑matter expert.
• Manage and analyze groundwater compliance at landfill facilities.
• Prepare and review Alternative Source Demonstrations (ASD), Assessment of Corrective Measures (ACM), and Corrective Action Plans (CAP).
• Prepare Hydrogeological Assessment Reports (HAR) for existing and greenfield landfill and mine sites.
• Prepare geological economic resource evaluations for existing and greenfield mine sites.
• Develop Environmental Monitoring Plans (EMP) for existing and greenfield landfill sites.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, staff, and subcontractors for subsurface investigation and remediation projects for public and private sector clients.
• Provide peer review of project deliverables such as reports, proposals, cost estimates, and plans for national, regional, and local clients.
• Develop and update proposal, report, plan, and protocol templates for hydrogeological and geologic evaluations; disseminate updates to branch and project managers.
• Conduct internal audits of projects to ensure project managers comply with industry and company standards.
• Act as a liaison and advocate for clients with state and federal environmental regulatory agencies.

• M.S. Degree.
• Experience with groundwater modeling.
• GIS and/or CAD experience.
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZPOWER Certification.

• Strategic – take a long‑range, broad approach to problem‑solving and decision‑making through objective analysis, forward planning, and disciplined execution.
• Communication – explain things clearly and thoroughly, express thoughts and ideas readily, keep others well informed, and set forth viewpoints explicitly.
• Excitement – generate enthusiasm and high energy, create a dynamic environment.
• Management‑Focused – make things happen, influence others, take control, guide others, and ensure conversations leave clients and coworkers feeling better.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• 401(K) with partial company matching.
• Life Insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Educational reimbursement programs.
• Vehicle allowance (conditions apply).