Geotechnical Engineer / Office Manager (Principal-Level)

Shannon & Wilson, Inc.; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive medical coverage

Profit sharing and 401(k) plans

Paid time off for vacation and sick leave

Paid volunteer day

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Office Manager for its Utah office. This role involves overseeing daily operations and providing geotechnical solutions while guiding multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have over 20 years of relevant experience and a PE license. The firm offers competitive benefits and values employee ownership. The position is located in Murray, Utah, with responsibilities including project management and client relations.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience as a Geotechnical Engineer.
• Demonstrated history leading large infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical writing and communication abilities.
• High proficiency in interpreting geological and geotechnical data.
• Strong leadership, project management and client management skills.
• Excellent technical writing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office operations, ensuring efficiency and organization.
• Lead and mentor project staff and provide support for project billing.
• Serve as the geotechnical technical authority, providing peer review.
• Manage all phases of technical engineering projects.
• Build client relationships and act as trusted advisor on geotechnical issues.
• Contribute to strategic growth, market positioning, and technical development.
• Review procedures, ensure policy compliance, and monitor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Geotechnical Engineering

Technical Writing

Risk Assessment

Client Management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

GE license preferred

Tools

Advanced geotechnical modeling software

Job description

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 some of the most challenging infrastructure planning, design, permitting and construction conditions.

As employee owners, we are dedicated to improving our communities, preserving the environment and utilizing innovative science practices in our work.

Job Summary

We are seeking a versatile and highly organized senior Geotechnical Engineer / Office Manager to run our Utah office. This role supports both our technical engineering practice and daily office operations and is responsible for delivering geotechnical engineering solutions, guiding multidisciplinary teams, advancing technical excellence, and supporting business development. This person will also support administrative, operational, and coordination tasks essential to the smooth functioning of the Utah office. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, technically strong, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office operations, ensuring efficiency and organization.
• Lead, mentor, supervise staff, and provide support for project billing, timesheets, expense tracking, and budget monitoring.
• Support internal communications and coordinate staff events and meetings.
• Serve as the geotechnical technical authority, providing peer review, quality oversight, and sign‑off on geotechnical deliverables.
• Manage all phases of technical engineering projects, provide guidance to the engineering teams working on projects, and assure successful achievement of project goals.
• Lead proposal development to include project scoping, fee estimating, and review and negotiation of contracts.
• Build and maintain client relationships; serve as a trusted adviser on geotechnical issues; resolve client conflicts and concerns.
• Oversee quality control, conduct engineering studies and investigations, and prepare and review design reports, progress reports, and project completion reports for company management.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives, market positioning, and technical capability development.
• Conduct and supervise analyses, studies and calculations (e.g., finite element modeling, seismic response, settlement modeling, slope stability, seepage).
• Lead or support recruitment and talent development for geotechnical teams.
• Review operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and issues.
• Assist in committee work to support strategic goals of the company.
• Follow Shannon & Wilson’s Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson’s Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred for highly technical roles).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; GE license preferred where applicable.
• 20+ years of experience as a Geotechnical Engineer.
• Demonstrated history leading large, infrastructure projects.
• Experience with advanced geotechnical modeling software.
• Proven experience in leadership, project management, and client management.
• Strong technical writing and communication abilities.
• High proficiency in interpreting geological and geotechnical data.
• Strong decision‑making and risk‑assessment skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and lead diverse teams.
• The willingness and ability to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices.
• A valid driver license and insurable driving record.
• The ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out of state.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying 30+ pounds.
• Working in all weather conditions on uneven terrain.

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 Principal‑Level Geotechnical Engineer would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Associate Vice President or Vice President.

Benefits

Shannon & Wilson offers a competitive benefits package to support our employees.

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

E‑Verify Program

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 pre‑approved agreement is in place and the external recruitment agency has been engaged to work on this specific vacancy.