Geotechnical Engineer (Senior-Level)
About The Position
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. The Sacramento office was established in 2007 to bring Shannon & Wilson’s legacy of technical excellence and strong client service to northern California. With a focus on high level infrastructure projects, the Sacramento office has established a strong foothold in the water/wastewater, rail, transit, and transportation markets. Soon we will be expanding to serve the dam and levee, and federal markets! As a small but growing office, we actively collaborate with other Shannon & Wilson offices, by providing technical development and professional growth opportunities to our staff. Their involvement in complex and challenging projects across the western U.S, is only one of the perks. The Sacramento area offers a vibrant urban street scene balanced with a laid-back lifestyle with a strong focus on cycling, skiing, white-water rafting, and other outdoor sports. There’s also easy access to several Coast Ranges, and the San Francisco Bay area. We are looking for a geotechnical engineer to grow our infrastructure markets. A geotechnical engineer with specific experience in levee design and construction to support our strong backlog of work is preferred. The candidate should be familiar with USACE design criteria and the Urban Levee Design Criteria. This role will focus on classical geotechnical engineering including site characterization, soil mechanics, shallow and deep foundations, seepage and stability analyses, earth retention structures, seismic assessment, and soft ground construction.
Requirements
- BS Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering specialty)
- MS or PhD Degree in Geotechnical Engineering (or Geological Engineering), supported by a BS Degree in Engineering or Geology.
- 14+ years of experience as a Geotechnical Engineer.
- Professional Engineering (PE) License in California.
- Mentoring and supervisory experience.
Nice To Haves
- Geotechnical Engineering (GE) License in California is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects at the same time.
- Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, studies, and calculations.
- Prepare and write technical engineering and other reports.
- Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
- Lead, mentor, oversee, and/or supervise engineers and other employees.
- OR Lead and oversee a group or a local office location.
- Review technical reports and other documents; construction observation reports; and engineering calculations prepared by lower-level engineers.
- Support business development and marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals and presentations to existing and prospective clients.
- 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
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
