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Support the development of site-specific probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) models including but not limited to: - Collect and analyze regional historical seismicity data, - Research regional tectonics, including fault structures and rupture mechanisms, - Develop magnitude-frequency relationships for seismic source zones and faults, - Develop smooth and background seismicity models, and. 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, a Entry-Level Geotechnical Seismic Hazard Engineer typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Professional I, II, III, or IV level.

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. Job Summary We're looking for a Geotechnical Seismic Hazard Engineer to assess risks and support safe, resilient infrastructure and project planning. In this role, you will analyze seismic hazard data, develop probabilistic and deterministic hazard models, and translate complex seismic assessments into practical recommendations for engineering and planning teams. Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, experience with seismic hazard software and geotechnical data, and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non technical audiences. Responsibilities Perform geotechnical seismic hazards analyses, site-response, and ground-motion development for projects. Support the development of site-specific probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) models including but not limited to: - Collect and analyze regional historical seismicity data, - Research regional tectonics, including fault structures and rupture mechanisms, - Develop magnitude-frequency relationships for seismic source zones and faults, - Develop smooth and background seismicity models, and - Evaluate ground motion models for applicability. Perform probabilistic seismic hazard analyses using open-source, commercial, or in-house software as applicable. Selection, scaling, spectral matching, baseline correction, and manipulation of ground motion time histories Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, studies, and calculations. Prepare and write engineering and other reports. Review technical reports and engineering calculations prepared by entry-level engineers. Support business development and marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals and presentations to existing and prospective clients. Perform field explorations, collection of samples, geologic reconnaissance, and mapping. Perform construction observation on job sites and prepare summary logs and other documentation. 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 MS or PhD Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Seismology, with research relevant to probabilistic seismic hazard analyses, ground motion time histories, or site response analyses. 0 to 6 years of experience as a Geotechnical Engineer with experience performing PSHAs and/or site response analyses. Knowledge and experience in probability and statistical methods. Knowledge of ground motion and site response aspects included in building and bridge standards including AASHTO, ASCE 7, ASCE 61, ASCE 41, and CSA S6 Have obtained or in process of receiving an Engineer-in-Training Certificate On track to obtain Professional Engineering (PE) License. Supervisory experience leading, mentoring teams. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects at the same time. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels. Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor. Critical thinking and analysis. 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 Office (required). Experience with Python (required). Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying 30+ pounds. Working in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain. The ability to 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, a Entry-Level Geotechnical Seismic Hazard Engineer typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Professional I, II, III, or IV level. Compensation: Professional I: $35.00 - $38.50 per hour Professional II: $83,500 - $90,000 annual salary Professional III: $85,000 - $100,000 annual salary Professional IV: $95,000 - $115,000 annual salary 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 Shannon & Wilson participates in the E-Verify program. 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. Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Shannon & Wilson, Inc

Geotechnical Seismic Hazard Engineer (Entry-Level)

Analysis Skills

Bridge Building

Building Permits

Business Development

Communication Skills

Construction

Consulting

Customer Support/Service

Data Analysis

Documentation

Driver's License

E Programming Language

Earthquake Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Environmental Engineering

Geological Engineering

Geological Mapping

Geotechnical Engineering

Hazard Analysis

Leadership

Lift/Move 30 Pounds

Marketing

Mentoring

Natural Resources

Organizational Skills

People Management

Prescription Drugs

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Professional Engineer

Project Development

Project Planning

Proposal Writing

Risk Analysis

Sales Management

Sales Prospecting

Seismic Analysis

Specimen Collection

Team Lead/Manager

Willing to Travel

Writing Skills

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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, a Mid-Level Geotechnical Seismic Modeling Engineer typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Senior Professional I, II, or III level. Perform geotechnical seismic hazards analyses, 1D and 2D site-response, and soil-structure-interaction evaluations for projects utilizing FLAC, PLAXIS, and other geotechnical modeling software for analysis and design.

DescriptionShannon & 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. Job SummaryWe are seeking a Geotechnical Seismic Modeling Engineer to develop and analyze 1D/2D seismic models that support subsurface interpretation, hazard assessment, and engineering decisions. In this role, you'll run seismic simulations, interpret complex geophysical data, and collaborate with cross disciplinary teams to provide clear, actionable insights. Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, experience with seismic modeling tools, and the ability to communicate technical findings effectively. Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform geotechnical seismic hazards analyses, 1D and 2D site-response, and soil-structure-interaction evaluations for projects utilizing FLAC, PLAXIS, and other geotechnical modeling software for analysis and design.</li><li>Coordinate with cross-functional teams to validate structural assumptions and address emergent issues.</li><li>Develop and execute geotechnical numerical models with a focus on seismic analyses and soil-structure interaction including but not limited to:</li></ul> - Collect and analyze geotechnical data (borings, CPTs, lab data, etc.), - Perform model calibration including element- and system-level evaluations, - Develop model space and boundary conditions, - Perform model response and diagnostic evaluations, - Post-processing and presentation of model results, and - Translation of model response to actionable geotechnical design recommendations.<ul><li>Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, studies, and calculations, and prepare reports. </li><li>Review technical reports and calculations prepared by entry-level engineers. </li><li>Support business development and marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals and presentations to existing and prospective clients. </li><li>Perform field explorations, collection of samples, geologic reconnaissance, and mapping. </li><li>Perform construction observation on job sites and prepare summary logs and other documentation. </li><li>Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance policy. </li><li>Follow and promote Shannon and Wilson's Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor. </li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>MS or PhD Degree in Geotechnical Engineering with research relevant to geotechnical seismic hazards analysis, numerical modeling, and/or site response. </li><li>7 to 14 years of experience as a Geotechnical Engineer with experience performing geotechnical seismic hazards evaluation. </li><li>Knowledge of ground motion and site response aspects included in building and bridge standards including AASHTO, ASCE 7, ASCE 61, ASCE 41, and CSA S6</li><li>Professional Engineering (PE) License in the state office is located. </li><li>Ability to interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels. </li><li>Supervisory experience leading, mentoring teams.</li><li>Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. </li><li>Must be able to manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects at the same time. </li><li>Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor. </li><li>Critical thinking and analysis. </li><li>The ability to work independently with the appropriate level of supervision. </li><li>The willingness and ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out of state. </li><li>A valid driver license and insurable driving record. </li><li>Basic computer skills: MS Office (required). </li><li>Experience with Python (required).</li><li>Utilizing cyclic direct simple shear testing and resonant column tests results to develop modulus and damping reduction curves</li><li>Utilizing post-cyclic monotonic direct simple shear testing results to develop residual strength and volumetric strain estimates</li><li>Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying 30+ pounds. </li><li>Working in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain. </li></ul>Level PlacementTypically, 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, a Mid-Level Geotechnical Seismic Modeling Engineer typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Senior Professional I, II, or III level. Compensation:Senior Professional I: $110,000 - $125,000Senior Professional II: $115,000 - $135,000Senior Professional III: $130,000 - $145,000 Shannon & Wilson is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards package that includes the following benefits: <ul><li>Employee stock ownership </li><li>Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care and life insurance plans are offered to employees (and their families). </li><li>Pre-tax health and daycare FSA </li><li>Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions </li><li>10 - 20 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees, based on years of experience (prorated for part-time employment) </li><li>Sick leave accrues based on state requirements </li><li>9 paid holidays per year + 1 personal holiday </li><li>Paid volunteer day </li><li>Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty </li><li>Two weeks of paid parental leave </li><li>Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Mentorship Program </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Free parking </li><li>Employee stock ownership </li><li>Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care and life insurance plans are offered to employees (and their families). </li><li>Pre-tax health and daycare FSA </li><li>Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions </li><li>10 - 20 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees, based on years of experience (prorated for part-time employment) </li><li>Sick leave accrues based on state requirements </li><li>9 paid holidays per year + 1 personal holiday </li><li>Paid volunteer day </li><li>Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty </li><li>Two weeks of paid parental leave </li><li>Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Mentorship Program </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Free parking </li></ul> Shannon & Wilson participates in the E-Verify program.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.Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Geotechnical Seismic Modeling Engineer (Mid-Level)

Analysis Software

Boring

Calibration

Computer Skills

Cross-Functional

Functional Testing

Loss Prevention

Microsoft Office

Problem Solving Skills

Project Evaluation

Python Programming/Scripting Language

Quality Assurance

Reporting Skills

Safety/Work Safety

Systems Analysis

Test Plan/Schedule

Testing

Tuition Reimbursement

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Lead and support design and integration reviews, chairing cross-functional resolution sessions for CSA/seismic challenges, and facilitating targeted technical forums (e.g., working groups, decision boards, digital/in-person reviews). Coordinate and direct complex multi-system analyses, including SSI studies, seismic model development, external hazard characterization, and building seismic qualification, ensuring consistency with plant-level methodologies and licensing strategy.

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Position Title: Principal Engineer Seismic/CSA Integration & Oversight   Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Principal Engineer Seismic/CSA Integration & Oversight opportunity.   Job Responsibilities: <ul><li> Provide continuous oversight of seismic design scope, covering building and structural systems, foundations, equipment supports, and integrated plant analyses such as soil–structure interaction (SSI), seismic fragility development, and PRA inputs.</li><li>Coordinate and direct complex multi-system analyses, including SSI studies, seismic model development, external hazard characterization, and building seismic qualification, ensuring consistency with plant-level methodologies and licensing strategy.</li><li>Perform and guide SSI analyses using in-house SASSI tools; establish repeatable frameworks, workflows, and benchmarks that improve analysis efficiency and traceability across multiple structures.</li><li>Develop, document, and implement seismic design bases and strategies, supporting both deterministic and probabilistic methods; apply risk-informed, performance-based methodologies (e.g., LMP, RIPB) to define design acceptance criteria for SSCs.</li><li>Author, review, and refine plant- and system-level requirements and specifications, integrating seismic and structural criteria into design deliverables and ensuring seamless alignment with plant-level engineering.</li><li>Interface across design disciplines (mechanical, I&C, nuclear safety, systems) to ensure seismic requirements, structural criteria, and performance expectations are clearly defined, properly allocated, and implemented across interfacing designs.</li><li>Ensure adherence to licensing and code requirements (ASCE, ACI, AISC, ASCE 4/7/43, NUREG guidance), verifying they are correctly integrated into CSA products and aligned with Company's licensing strategy.</li><li>Support cost studies and trade-off evaluations as the CSA/seismic SME, ensuring technical rigor while balancing constructability, schedule, and economic considerations.</li><li>Surveil subcontractor performance, monitoring design deliverables, verifying compliance with technical requirements, and ensuring design processes and quality programs are properly implemented.</li><li>Lead and support design and integration reviews, chairing cross-functional resolution sessions for CSA/seismic challenges, and facilitating targeted technical forums (e.g., working groups, decision boards, digital/in-person reviews).</li><li>Integrate seismic and CSA design information into licensing products, including regulatory submittals under the Licensing Modernization Project (LMP), ensuring design-basis alignment with licensing commitments.</li><li>Report emerging technical risks to project and engineering management, providing timely recommendations for mitigation and escalation when needed.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement, applying nuclear industry best practices to seismic modeling, fragility methods, and structural qualification, while identifying opportunities for improved efficiency, quality, and integration.</li></ul> Job Qualifications:<ul><li> Education: M.S. degree in Civil engineering or equivalent or higher</li><li>12+ years of civil/structural design and analysis and/or probabilistic risk assessment experience </li><li>Excellent writing and communication skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and with minimum direction to solve challenging problems</li><li>Candidate must have strong analytical/problem solving skills</li><li>Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate with internal and external engineering and design teams with minimal direction</li><li>Experience with new nuclear power plant design projects</li><li>Experience with risk-Informed performance based, and probabilistic methodologies for application to seismic design and analyses</li><li>Experience in a broad range of design and integration topics throughout a product lifecycle, including conceptual design, final design, and construction</li><li>Experience with structural design for complex external hazard loading such as seismic and aircraft impact</li><li>Experience with commercial codes and standards such as UBC, ACI 318, AISC 360 and ASCE 7</li><li>Experience with nuclear codes and standards such as ACI 349, ACI 359, AISC N690, ASCE 4, and ASCE 43</li><li>Experience working projects with NRC or DOE regulations</li><li>Ability to deliver projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives. </li><li>Ability to work on tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach. </li><li>Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001. </li><li>The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.</li><li>Travel Required: 0-10%</li></ul> Job Details: <ul><li>Job Type: Contract</li><li>Pay Rate Range: $69 - $115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)</li><li>Location: 100% REMOTE or Bellevue, WA</li><li>Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status</li></ul>   Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan. #TERRAPro #TerraPro About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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