Senior Design Engineer Geostructures

In Office
Location: Asheville, Charlotte, Colombia, Greenville, or Spartanburg

Reports to: Geostructures Department Manager

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.

We are seeking a Senior Geostructural Design Engineer to support and lead the delivery of design services related to retaining walls, ground improvement, excavation support, slope stabilization, and deep foundations. The ideal candidate is a proactive engineer with strong technical acumen, communication skills, and a desire to collaborate across disciplines. This position offers direct client interaction, project ownership, and the opportunity to shape the development of a specialized service line within a multidisciplinary firm.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering;
  Master’s degree with a geotechnical/structural emphasis preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• 8 to 12 years in geotechnical, structural, or geostructural engineering with increasing responsibility
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour construction safety (or ability to obtain); preferred training in construction inspection, slope stability, or deep foundation testing

• Strong technical knowledge in retaining walls, excavation support systems, deep foundations, ground improvement, and slope stability
• Effective verbal and written communication with clients, contractors, and colleagues
• Highly organized with a commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering value
• Practical problem solver with a focus on constructability, cost-effectiveness, and public safety
• Technical proficiency and attention to detail to perform final reviews of drawing sets and calculation packages for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Sound engineering judgment and relevant project experience to establish appropriate design parameters and select design approaches for complex geostructural projects
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant codes, design standards, and project specifications
• Curious and collaborative, with a growth mindset and attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to take initiative, identify opportunities, and help grow a specialized service line within a dynamic, multidisciplinary firm
• Proficient in geotechnical and structural design software (e.g., LPile, GROUP, RSPile, Snail Plus, Deep Ex, GEO5)

• Mentor junior staff on technical execution, design software, and field practices, providing constructive feedback to strengthen technical skills and engineering judgment
• Support onboarding, training, and integration of new team members
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