Geotechnical Engineer (SL)

Shannon & Wilson Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior-Level Geotechnical Engineer to lead projects and mentor junior staff. This role involves managing multiple clients and contracts while performing complex geotechnical analyses and preparing detailed technical reports. The firm is dedicated to enhancing community infrastructure and environmental preservation, offering a competitive benefits package that includes employee ownership and comprehensive medical coverage. Join a team committed to technical excellence and innovative practices in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Employee ownership

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid time off

Profit sharing and 401(k) plans

Paid volunteer day

Free parking

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience as a Geotechnical Engineer.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects simultaneously.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, studies, and calculations.
• Prepare and write technical engineering reports.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Report Writing

Client Communication

Mentoring

Education

BS Degree in Civil Engineering

MS or PhD Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Degree in Engineering or Geology

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 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.

• 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.

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 offers a competitive benefits package to support our employees. These benefits include:

• 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

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.