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 organization’s dedication to excellence within the Hydrogeological Services Department. You will be charged with leading complex geological projects, analyzing data, and communicating your findings to stakeholders.

• Bachelors in geology, or civil/environmental engineering, environmental science or related field.
• 10 years of senior level experience with 5+ years direct experience managing projects, supervising and mentoring staff, preparing and reviewing technical proposals, engaging with regulatory agencies, negotiating, 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 organization and project objectives.
• Technically adept, flexible, and forward thinking.
• Track and meet budgets and schedules efficiently.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under periodic time constraints.
• Demonstrated 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 and serve 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).
• Manage and prepare Hydrogeological Assessment Reports (HAR) for existing and greenfield landfill and mine sites.
• Manage and prepare geological economic‑resource evaluations for existing and greenfield mine sites.
• Manage and prepare Environmental Monitoring Plans (EMP) for existing and greenfield landfill sites.
• Manage the scope, schedule, budget, staff, and subcontractors for subsurface investigation and remediation projects for public and private sector clients.
• Provide peer review of project deliverables (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, disseminating updates to branch managers and project managers.
• Conduct internal audits of projects to ensure compliance 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 thinking, and disciplined planning and execution.
• Communication – Explain concepts clearly and thoroughly; express thoughts and ideas freely; keep others well informed; set forth viewpoints; be explicit about needs.
• Excitement – Generate enthusiasm; engage in high‑energy teamwork; create a dynamic atmosphere.
• Management Focused – Drive results; influence others; control situations; provide guidance; facilitate success; leave conversations feeling better for having met you.

• Medical/Vision/Dental
• 401(k) with partial company matching
• Life Insurance
• Short‑/long‑term disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Eight (8) paid holidays
• Educational reimbursement programs
• Vehicle allowance (conditions apply)