About this opportunity
Bunnell Lammons Engineering lists this Senior Design Engineer Geostructures opportunity in kennesaw, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
In Office Location: Asheville, Charlotte, Colombia, Greenville, or Spartanburg
Reports to: Geostructures Department Manager
Status: Full- Time, Exempt
Overview of Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc.
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.
Notice to applicants:
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.
To be a considered applicant:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to interview on site where the position is located.
Position Overview
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.
Minimum Job Qualifications
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
Core Competencies
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, SnailPlus, DeepEx, GEO5)
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Development
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
Help build a geographically distributed, high-performing team through clear communication and shared technical standards
Act as a technical lead on projects, guiding staff and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
Client Relationship Management
Serve as a point of contact for assigned clients and projects, providing regular updates and addressing concerns
Participate in scoping meetings to align Geostructural solutions with client goals and establish clear scope, deliverables, and expectations
Represent BLE in a professional and responsive manner during field visits, presentations, and project discussions
Quality Control and Assurance
Lead or contribute to internal QA/QC reviews of design calculations, drawings, and reports, ensuring review comments are addressed before issuance
Develop and enforce design standards and checklists for Geostructural work
Conduct field reviews and provide feedback to improve quality and constructability of deliverables
Project Planning and Scheduling
Coordinate project tasks, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Assist with estimating level of effort for scopes of work and proposals
Proactively monitor deadlines and workloads and communicate resource constraints or schedule risks early to ensure timely project completion
Risk Management and Compliance
Identify geotechnical, structural, and contractual risks during planning and design phasesand communicate recommended mitigation measures to project leadership
Ensure designs meet applicable building codes, DOT requirements, and design standards
Oversee or support construction-phase QA/QC to verify adherence to design intent and promptly identify and communicate early deviations that could impact performance, safety, or liability
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with BLE’s geotechnical, CMT, environmental, and civil engineering teams
Facilitate integration of subsurface data and geotechnical recommendations into constructible design solutions
Contribute to multi-disciplinary projects, helping resolve soil-structure interaction challenges early in the design process
Contracts and Vendor Management
Provide input on scopes, deliverables, and technical specifications for subcontractors and specialty vendors
Review proposals and shop drawings from specialty contractors (e.g., ground improvement, anchors, micropiles)for consistency with project requirements and design intent
Support contract negotiation by clarifying design responsibilities and assumptions
Business Development
Assist with proposal development, statements of qualifications, and pursuit strategy
Identify new opportunities with existing clients and support efforts to secure new clients
Develop marketing materials and technical content that highlight the Geostructural team’s value proposition
Performance Analytics
Track project performance against scope, budget, schedule, and quality goals
Use post-project reviews to refine internal tools, templates, and design methods
Support team performance dashboards and metrics (e.g., backlog, proposal hit rate, QA issues)
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all duties, functions, or procedures that may be required. The organization reserves the right to modify this description and may, from time to time, reassign employees to alternate positions based on business needs. Such changes may occur without prior notice and are aimed at ensuring operational efficiency.
Why Join Us?
Industry-leading reputation with a diverse and growing project portfolio.
Collaborative, supportive work environment where your leadership makes a visible impact.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic, expanding organization.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and more.
401(K) with partial company matching.
Life Insurance
Short/long term disability
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave.
Vehicle allowance
Educational Reimbursement (conditions apply)
Employee Stock Ownership (conditions apply)
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Worksite address
kennesaw, GA, 30156, US
Who can apply
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