Geotechnical Engineer (Mid-Level) — ESOP & Benefits

Shannon & Wilson; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Profit sharing and 401(k)

Job summary

Shannon & Wilson, an employee-owned geotechnical engineering firm, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in the Burbank area. You will manage multiple clients and projects, perform analyses, write reports, conduct field explorations, and oversee construction observation.

The candidate should hold a Civil Engineering degree with geotech focus, 7–14 years of experience, CA PE license (GE preferred), strong writing/communication skills, and willingness to travel to support other offices.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical specialty.
• MS/PhD in Geotechnical Engineering (or Geological Engineering) with a related BS.
• 7–14 years of Geotechnical Engineer experience.
• California PE license required; GE license preferred.
• Mentoring and supervisory experience.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to support other Shannon & Wilson offices.
• Valid driver license and insurable driving record.
• MS Word/Excel and MS Access proficiency.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects at the same time.
• Perform geotechnical analyses, studies, and calculations.
• Prepare and write engineering and other reports.
• Perform field explorations, sample collection, geologic reconnaissance, and mapping.
• Construction observation on job sites and document logs.
• Interact with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• Lead, mentor, oversee, and supervise engineers and other staff.
• Review reports and calculations prepared by staff engineers.
• Support business development and proposals for clients.
• Follow QA, Health and Safety, and Loss Prevention policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mentoring & supervision

Writing & communication

Independent work

Critical thinking & analysis

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

MS/PhD in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Shannon & Wilson, an employee-owned geotechnical engineering firm, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in the Burbank area. You will manage multiple clients and projects, perform analyses, write reports, conduct field explorations, and oversee construction observation.

The candidate should hold a Civil Engineering degree with geotech focus, 7–14 years of experience, CA PE license (GE preferred), strong writing/communication skills, and willingness to travel to support other offices.