Geotechnical Engineer (Entry-Level)

Shannon & Wilson, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Medical, prescription, vision, dental,

Long-term care and life insurance

Pre-tax health and daycare FSA

Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with安全

Paid vacation

Sick leave

9 paid holidays + 1 personal day

Volunteer day

Parental leave (two weeks)

Lunch & Live wellness webinars

Mentorship Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Shannon & Wilson, Inc. in St. Louis seeks an entry-level Geotechnical Engineer to perform analyses, field explorations, and report writing under supervision.

You will engage in geotechnical lab testing, client communication, and support for proposals while adhering to QA/QC and safety policies.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering and MS or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering.
• 0-6 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Have obtained or in process of receiving an Engineer-in-Training Certificate
• On track to obtain Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Work experience (and/or coursework) in soil/rock mechanics, slope stability, foundations, tunneling, seismic design, earthquake engineering, and retaining structures.
• Some knowledge or experience of field/construction observation in logging geotechnical explorations, pile driving observations, earthwork observations, instrumentation, field reconnaissance, or underground work.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and calculations.
• Prepare and write engineering and other reports.
• Conduct field explorations, collect samples, geologic reconnaissance, and mapping.
• Provide construction observation and document logs.
• Perform geotechnical lab testing and communicate results.
• Interact with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• Support marketing activities, including cost proposals.
• Adhere to quality assurance and health & safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Rock mechanics

Slope stability

Foundations

Tunneling

Microtunneling

Seismic design

Earthquake engineering

Retaining structures

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training Certificate

PE license (in progress)

Job description

Description

• 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.

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.

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.

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

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.