Environmental, geotechnical, and construction materials engineering services across Southeast U.S.
Entry‑level geotechnical engineer performing landfill and site investigations, analysis, and design.
9 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Greenville, SC
Hybrid
Company Size
201 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Environmental Services
Structural Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Solid Waste
Materials Laboratory
Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Consulting
Construction
Industrial
Government
Commercial
Role
Description
technical reporting
geotechnical evaluation
subsurface exploration
construction qa
field coordination
data evaluation
Prepares calculation packages, technical reports, letters, memoranda reports and correspondence regarding the direction of assigned projects.
Performing geotechnical evaluations related to new or expanding landfill facilities including settlement, slope stability, seepage, evaluation of liner systems (Clay & Geosynthetics), and geotechnical stability of mineral and aggregate mines.
Executing subsurface explorations by soil test borings, CPT, Geoprobe and geophysical methods of site conditions for use in geotechnical evaluation and analysis. Select, locate and quantify low permeable soils, high permeability soils, soils suitable for structural fill, and geotechnical drilling to identify rock and groundwater.
Perform construction quality assurance responsibilities from pre-construction to monitoring, sampling, and testing completion and reports to state regulatory agencies during construction projects.
Implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test, and collect data and/or document on-site activities at various client sites.
Evaluates routine laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
Requirements
autocad
civil3d
eit
ms office
bachelors
master's
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
Intermediate to Advanced level proficiency in MS Office applications (Word & Excel).
Perform a variety of advanced geotechnical analysis, evaluations, and calculations using engineering formulas and skills.
Currently hold your Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Working proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil3D.
1–4 years of experience in geotechnical engineering consulting, project management, geostructure design, or solid waste landfill CQA.
Bachelors in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering.
Knowledge of project management, understanding project baseline documentation, costs, and schedules.
Must be self-motivated, able to efficiently work independently while completing scheduled tasks, and/or lead a project team.
Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering
Must be self-motivated, able to efficiently work independently while completing scheduled tasks.
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with team members, BLE leadership, clients, local, state and federal authorities of all levels.
Benefits
401(K) with partial company matching.
Short/long term disability
Educational re-imbursement programs
Eight (8) paid holidays.
Vehicle allowance (conditions apply)
Life Insurance
Paid sick leave.
Paid vacation
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
applicants must be authorized to work in the united states without sponsorship.
Security clearance
background checks are conducted for any conditional offer, covering education, professional registration, employment, references, and global watchlist screening.
Company
Overview
Founded in 1996
Year Established
The company began operations in 1996 as a geotechnical consultancy.
$10M Annual Revenue
Financial Performance
The firm generates approximately $10 million in revenue annually.
2023 Office Expansion
Recent Growth
The Columbia office was expanded in 2023 to meet rising demand.
Headquartered in Greenville, SC, with regional offices in Asheville, Columbia (and Spartanburg), BLE has grown alongside key regional development booms.
BLE specializes in environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and site inspection services.
Typical projects range from landfill siting and solid waste systems to industrial plant foundations, infrastructure groundwork, and remediation efforts.
They operate a full‑service in‑house geotechnical lab and drilling fleet—unusual for a firm of its size—enabling end‑to‑end project delivery.
A standout moment: BLE presented on advanced electrical leak location methods at a solid waste conference—highlighting technical leadership in landfill liner QA.
Culture + Values
We strive to exceed expectations through innovation and value.
Integrity is the foundation of our work.
Collaboration is valued in a respectful and professional environment.
Professional development and continuous learning are encouraged.
The highest standards of safety are maintained in all projects.
Results are consistently delivered on time and within budget.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2035
Ambitious Climate Goal
Commitment to achieving net zero emissions by the year 2035.
Committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Adopted practices to reduce waste and promote energy efficiency.
Actively pursues green building certifications, including LEED, for projects.
Implements energy-saving solutions in their engineering designs.
Inclusion & Diversity
Fosters an inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected.
Has set measurable diversity hiring goals to increase representation of women and minorities.
Supports mentorship programs aimed at developing diverse talent within the company.
Tracks gender-related statistics with initiatives aimed at achieving gender parity within leadership roles.