Geotechnical Engineer (Entry-Level)
About The Position
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. 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. 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.
Requirements
- BS in Civil Engineering and MS or PhD Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
- 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; and 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, and/or underground 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Employee stock ownership
- Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care and life insurance plans are offered to employees (and their families).
- Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
- Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions
- 10 - 20 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employment) based on year’s of experience
- Since sick leave accrues based on hours worked might be best to list as an hourly accrual, or plan to update for PT postings.
- 9 paid holidays per year + 1 personal holiday
- Paid volunteer day
- Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty
- Two weeks of paid parental leave
- Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program
- Mentorship Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
