Geotechnical Engineer (Senior-Level)

Shannon & Wilson Inc; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Medical insurance

Pre-tax FSA

401(k) profit sharing

Paid time off

Holidays

Volunteer day

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Mentorship program

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Shannon & Wilson Inc. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects while delivering high-quality geotechnical analyses, reports, and calculations.

The role requires 14+ years of geotechnical experience, a PE license, and advanced degrees in geotechnical or geological engineering, with mentoring and supervisory capabilities to lead engineers and staff. Shannon & Wilson emphasizes employee stock ownership, strong safety policies, and opportunities

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical specialty).
• MS or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering (or Geological Engineering).
• Engineering or Geology degree required.
• 14+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects concurrently.
• Perform geotechnical analyses, studies, and calculations.
• Prepare and write technical engineering reports.
• Interact with clients, vendors, and staff at various levels.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise engineers and staff.
• Review reports, documents, observations, and calculations.
• Support business development, including proposals and presentations.
• Adhere to QA, health & safety, and loss prevention policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring / supervision

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

MS/PhD in Geotechnical or Geological Eng

PE license

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

We are dedicated to improving our communities, preserving the environment and utilizing the most innovative science practices in all our work.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects at the same time.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, studies, and calculations.
• Prepare and write technical engineering and other reports.
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• Lead, mentor, oversee, and/or supervise engineers and other employees.
• OR Lead and oversee a group or a local office location.
• Review technical reports and other documents; construction observation reports; and engineering calculations prepared by lower-level engineers.
• Support business development and marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals and presentations to existing and prospective clients.
• 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 Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering specialty)
• MS or PhD Degree in Geotechnical Engineering (or Geological Engineering), supported by a BS
• Degree in Engineering or Geology.
• 14+ years of experience as a Geotechnical Engineer.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in the state office is located.
• Mentoring and supervisory experience.

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

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 Senior-Level Geotechnical Engineer typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Associate or Senior Associate level.

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shannon & Wilson participates in the E-Verify program.