Principal Geotechnical Engineer & Office Leader

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Geotechnical Engineering

Technical Writing

Risk Assessment

Client Management

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Advanced geotechnical modeling software

Job description

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.