Geotechnical Engineer (Mid-Level) - ESOP & Growth Path

Shannon & Wilson Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Shannon & Wilson Inc. in Boise, Idaho, seeks a senior geotechnical engineer to lead multi‑project geotechnical analyses, fieldwork, and reporting.

You will mentor engineers, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while ensuring QA and safety compliance. Applicants should have an MS/PhD in Geotechnical Engineering (or Geological Engineering) and a BS in Civil Engineering, with 7–14 years of experience, a PE license, and willingness to travel to field sites and other

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering (or Geological Engineering) with a BS in Engineering or Geology.
• 7–14 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the applicable state.
• Mentoring and supervisory experience.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to support multiple Shannon & Wilson offices.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects simultaneously.
• Perform geotechnical analyses, studies, and calculations.
• Prepare and write engineering and other reports.
• Conduct field explorations, sample collection, geologic reconnaissance, and mapping.
• Perform construction observation and documentation.
• Interact with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• Lead, mentor, supervise engineers and staff.
• Review technical reports and calculations by junior staff.
• Support business development with proposals and presentations.

Skills

Mentoring

Supervisory experience

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Client interaction

Travel willingness

Education

MS or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

BS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

MS Access

Job description

Shannon & Wilson Inc. in Boise, Idaho, seeks a senior geotechnical engineer to lead multi‑project geotechnical analyses, fieldwork, and reporting.

You will mentor engineers, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while ensuring QA and safety compliance. Applicants should have an MS/PhD in Geotechnical Engineering (or Geological Engineering) and a BS in Civil Engineering, with 7–14 years of experience, a PE license, and willingness to travel to field sites and other