Geotechnical Soils Lab Manager | Employee-Owned Firm

Shannon & Wilson; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

401(k) with annual match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness webinars & EAP

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Shannon & Wilson, an employee-owned geotechnical engineering firm, seeks a Soils Lab Manager to lead laboratory operations and testing. You will supervise technicians, maintain accreditations, and ensure high-quality data delivery for challenging infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Civil Engineering or Geology, 5–9 years of lab experience, and strong written/verbal communication. Travel to support other offices is required; health, safety and QA policies guide daily work.

Qualifications

• BS Civil Engineering or Geology degree preferred.
• 5 to 9 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience completing geotechnical soils laboratory tests.
• Ability to travel to support other Shannon & Wilson offices.
• Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; MS Access desirable.
• Ability to work independently with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical soils laboratory testing (gradations, swell, Atterberg limits, compaction, strength).
• Maintain laboratory accreditation, certifications, and calibrations.
• Use and maintain testing equipment.
• Process test data using computer software.
• Present test results to clients and team.
• Ensure testing meets standards and industry practices.
• Supervise and review lab technicians.
• Travel to field sites as needed.
• Follow QA, health, safety and loss prevention policies.
• Interact with clients, vendors and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Access (desirable)

Education

BS Civil Engineering or Geology

Tools

Geotechnical lab equipment

Job description

Shannon & Wilson, an employee-owned geotechnical engineering firm, seeks a Soils Lab Manager to lead laboratory operations and testing. You will supervise technicians, maintain accreditations, and ensure high-quality data delivery for challenging infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Civil Engineering or Geology, 5–9 years of lab experience, and strong written/verbal communication. Travel to support other offices is required; health, safety and QA policies guide daily work.