Geotechnical Engineer (Senior-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.

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.

 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.

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.
• Geotechnical Engineering (GE) License in California is preferred.
• Mentoring and supervisory experience.

 Shannon & Wilson is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards package that includes the following 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, based on years of experience (prorated for part-time employment) 
• Sick leave accrues based on state requirements 
• 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  

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 Senior-Level Geotechnical Engineer typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Associate or Senior Associate level.

The base pay range for this job is $125,000.00 to $185,000.00 per annum. 

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.