Senior Engineer - CMT
Position Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Core Discipline Leadership
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 to 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 environmental engineering principles, environmental regulations, and remediation technologies.
Project Oversight, Operational & Strategic Leadership
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule compliance.
Direct field operations including subcontractor oversight, drilling, sampling, and logging activities.
Monitor and manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverable deadlines.
Stay current with evolving industry regulations, best practices, and technologies.
Contribute to operational improvements and technical initiatives within the firm.
Review delegated project deliverables performed by members of the team.
Leadership, Management, and People Development
Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary project teams.
Oversee project staffing, resource allocation, and field operations planning.
Mentor and train junior technical staff, fostering professional growth and technical development.
Client & Business Development Support
Maintain and strengthen client relationships through project delivery and professional interactions.
Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations.
Regulatory & Quality Compliance
Ensure projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Maintain safety standards including HAZWOPER requirements.
Minimum Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical focus. Masters is preferred.
6-8 years of relevant professional experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina or North Carolina, with the ability to become licensed in additional Southeastern states within six months.
Knowledge of geotechnical design and construction requirements.
Knowledge of geosynthetics.
Skills & Competencies
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.
Benefits
Medical/Vision/Dental
401(K) with partial company match
Life Insurance
Short/long term disability
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Eight (8) paid holidays
Vehicle allowance (conditions apply)