Groundwater Expert

Shannon & Wilson Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Medical, prescription, vision, dental,

Long-term care and life insurance

Profit sharing and 401(k)

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Shannon & Wilson in Seattle, WA, invites an experienced Groundwater Expert to lead hydrogeology projects across multiple clients. You will manage teams, mentor staff, perform analyses, and prepare technical reports.

Join a respected employee-owned firm offering a strong QA culture, business development involvement, and a comprehensive benefits package. Groundwater expertise and leadership are key for delivering projects from proposal to completion.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Hydrogeology or Civil Engineering with minor in Hydrogeology.
• 15+ years of hydrogeology project experience.
• Professional Geologist/Hydrogeologist (PG/LHG) license in the state.
• Successful business development experience.
• Mentoring and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects at the same time.
• Perform hydrogeological 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 younger hydrogeologists, engineers, and other employees.
• Review technical reports and other documents; construction observation reports; and engineering calculations.
• 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.

Skills

Hydrogeology expertise

Mentoring

Business development

Project management

Education

MS or PhD in Hydrogeology or Civil Engineering with minor in Hydrogeology

Job description

Overview

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 hydrogeological 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 younger hydrogeologists, engineers, and other employees.
• Review technical reports and other documents; construction observation reports; and engineering calculations prepared by lower-level hydrogeologists and 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

• MS or PhD Degree in Hydrogeology or Civil Engineering with minor in Hydrogeology
• 15+ years of experience working on Hydrogeology related projects.
• Professional Geologist/Hydrogeologist (PG/LHG) License in the state office is located.
• Successful business development experience.
• Mentoring and supervisory experience.

Benefits

Shannon & Wilson is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards package that includes the following 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 Groundwater Expert typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Associate or Senior Associate level.

• Associate range: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00
• Senior Associate range: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shannon & Wilson participates in the E-Verify program.