Senior Engineer - CMT

In BLE's Lexington, South Carolina office, the Senior Engineer - CMT leads construction materials testing within the geotechnical practice, guiding challenging investigations and shaping project outcomes through detailed data interpretation. This onsite role combines technical leadership with client-facing communication, mentorship of junior staff, and the ongoing expansion of BLE's geotechnical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert interpretation of analytical data to support a wide range of projects.
• Lead geotechnical investigations including site reconnaissance, drilling oversight, sampling, and field data collection while assigning soils laboratory testing.
• Interpret site data to inform decisions that meet project objectives.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, maps, and presentations for clients, regulators, and internal teams.
• Ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and quality across deliverables.
• Serve as the technical lead on complex environmental investigations and remediation projects.
• Apply advanced knowledge of environmental engineering principles, regulations, and remediation technologies.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.
• 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 internal technical initiatives.
• Review delegated project deliverables produced by team members.
• Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Oversee staffing, resource allocation, and planning of field operations.
• Mentor and train junior technical staff to foster professional growth and technical development.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through consistent project delivery and professional interactions.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Maintain safety standards including HAZWOPER requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a geotechnical focus; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Six to eight 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.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for site meetings, marketing, technical seminars, regulatory seminars, engineering workshops, and client development within the Southeastern U.S.
• 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 effective project management skills.
• Ability to interpret and utilize environmental data to reach project objectives.
• Commitment to staying current with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of soils laboratory testing procedures and practices.
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship and able to interview on-site where the position is located.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) plan with partial company matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation and paid sick leave.
• Eight paid holidays per year.
• Vehicle allowance where applicable.

Why join BLE

• Industry-leading reputation with a diverse and growing project portfolio.
• Collaborative, supportive work environment where leadership has 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.