Senior Geotechnical Engineer - CMT

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.

Fletcher, NC

Branch Manager

Full-Time, Exempt

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to) education, professional registration, employment, references and global watchlist screening.

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

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 will include serving our long‑term clients, expanding our current geotechnical capabilities, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, and cultivating enduring professional relationships.

The role offers a favorable work‑life balance while providing opportunities to contribute to challenging and distinctive engineering projects. The Geotechnical Group focuses on projects for local municipal, industrial, residential, and commercial clients, ranging from geotechnical exploration to construction support.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical focus. Preferred to have a Master's degree.
• 6–8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina or North Carolina, with the ability to obtain a license 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 United States.

• 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.

• 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 that 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…