- MS or PhD Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, supported by a BS degree in Geology or Civil Engineering.
- PE and GE licensure required
- 15+ years of experience performing geotechnical field explorations and studies.
- Mentoring and supervisory experience.
- Geologic interpretation and analysis using soil and rock samples retrieved from explorations.
- Subsurface exploration techniques including hollow-stem auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, rock coring, and test pit/trench logging.
- Design and analyses of retaining structures, shallow and deep foundations, slope stability analysis. Experience with numerical modeling, dewatering, tunneling, micro tunneling, and horizontal direction drilling desirable.
- Experience preparing and reviewing geotechnical reports.
- Organizing, contracting with, and directing subcontractors.
- Experience managing projects and interacting with clients.
- Basic computer skills: MS Office required; AutoCAD and numerical modeling software desirable.
Typically, depending on an applicants 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 Engineering Geologist typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Associate or Senior Associate level.
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
A Senior-Level Geotechnical Engineer will be hired in at Shannon & Wilson as an Associate, Senior Associate, or Vice President:
- Salary range: $160,000.00 - $199,000.00
The pay range for this position depends on skills, education, and experience. In additional to base pay, all employees are also eligible for an annual year-end discretionary bonus.
Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.