Analysis Skills, Building Permits, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Driver's License, E Programming Language, Earthmoving/Earthworks, Earthquake Engineering, Engineer in Training (EIT), Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geological Mapping, Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Investigation, Instrumentation, Insurance, Laboratory Testing, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Long-Term Care, Loss Prevention, Marketing, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Natural Resources, Organizational Skills, Prescription Drugs, Professional Engineer, Proposal Writing, Quality Assurance, Rock Mechanics, Safety/Work Safety, Soil Mechanics, Specimen Collection, Testing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Apply Job Type: Full-time
Description:
Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Committed to technical excellence and high-quality service, we provide integrated geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental and natural resource services for clients worldwide. Since 1954, we have delivered comprehensive engineering and environmental solutions for the most challenging infrastructure planning, design, permitting and construction conditions.
We are dedicated to improving our communities, preserving the environment and utilizing the most innovative science practices in all our work.
Responsibilities:
- Perform geotechnical engineering and geological analyses and calculations.
- Prepare and write engineering and other reports.
- Perform field explorations, collection of samples, geologic reconnaissance, and mapping.
- Perform with construction observation on job sites and prepare summary logs and other documentation.
- Perform geotechnical lab testing and communicate results.
- Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
- Support marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals.
- Frequently travel to field sites and other offices.
- Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance policy.
- Follow and promote Shannon and Wilson's Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Requirements:
- BS in Civil Engineering; MS or PhD Degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
- 0 - 6 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
- Have obtained or in process of receiving a Engineer-in-Training Certificate.
- On track to obtain Professional Engineering (PE) License.
- Work experience (and/or coursework) in one or more of the following areas:
- Soil mechanics
- Rock mechanics
- Rock and soil slope stability
- Shallow and deep foundations
- Tunneling
- Microtunneling
- Seismic design
- Earthquake engineering
- Retaining structures
- Some knowledge or experience of field/construction observation in one or more of the following areas:
- Logging geotechnical explorations
- Observation of pile driving operations
- Observations of earthwork activities
- Installation and recording of geotechnical instrumentation
- Field reconnaissance
- Underground work
- Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
- Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.
- The ability to work independently with the appropriate level of OR minimal supervision.
- The willingness and ability to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices.
- A valid driver license and insurable driving record.
- Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel (required); MS Access (desirable).
- Critical thinking and analysis.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying 30+ pounds.
- Working in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain.
- The ability to frequently travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out of state.
Level Placement
Typically, depending on an applicant's education, experience, other qualifications they possess, if they are a fit for the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Professional I, II, III, or IV level.
Benefits Package
Shannon & Wilson offers a competitive benefits package to support our employees. These benefits include:
- Employee ownership
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage
- Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
- Life and disability insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Profit sharing and 401(k) plans
- Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid volunteer day
- Free parking
Equal Opportunity Employer
Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
E-Verify Program
Shannon & Wilson participates in the E-Verify program.
Note on External Recruitment Agencies
Please note that non-solicited resumes from external recruitment agencies will not be considered as introductions to our business, unless a preapproved agreement is in place and the external recruitment agency has been engaged to work on this specific vacancy.