Cultivate strategic partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors, including industry leaders, potential clients, and government entities, to drive business growth and enhance market position.
Perform technical oversight, project management, client management, and business development for the Geostructures Group under the direction of the Geotechnical Department Manager.
Review written reports and ensure quality and commitment to BLE's clients.
Oversee and contribute to internal training seminars, as requested by the Technical Services Director, to promote continuous learning and knowledge-sharing within the organization.
STRATEGIC - Take a long-range, broad approach to problem-solving and decision-making through objective analysis, thinking ahead, and disciplined planning and execution.
MANAGEMENT FOCUSED - Making things happen; being influential; taking control of a situation; providing guidance to others; and acting as a facilitator; Always leave or end conversations with clients and co-workers feeling better for having met you.
Review proposals and actively participate in business development activities to identify new revenue streams.
Explore and adopt new technologies to improve project efficiency, quality, and objectives, including electronic field data collection and reporting.
Provide mentorship and coaching to staff and project-level engineers within the geotechnical group.
Requirements
15 years
communication
travel 10%
pe license
civil engineering
geotechnical design
15 years of relevant professional experience.
COMMUNICATION - Explaining things clearly and thoroughly; expressing thoughts and ideas readily; keeping others well informed; setting forth viewpoints; being explicit about what is needed and wanted.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time for site meetings, marketing, technical seminars, regulatory seminars, engineering workshops, and client development within the Southeastern US.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina or North Carolina, with the ability to become licensed in additional Southeastern states within six months.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus. Masters is preferred.
Extensive knowledge of geotechnical design and construction requirements for retaining structures, deep foundations, earthwork construction, and ground improvement technology.
Benefits
Educational reimbursement programs
Vehicle allowance (conditions apply)
401(K) with partial company matching.
Life Insurance
Paid sick leave.
Eight (8) paid holidays.
Short/long term disability
Paid vacation
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
must be authorized to work in the united states without sponsorship.
Security clearance
background checks performed on conditional offers, covering education, registration, employment, references, and 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.