Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Lead Projects & Mentorship

Shannon & Wilson Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Medical and life insurance

401(k) with contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Shannon & Wilson Inc. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead projects across Boise, Idaho and nearby offices. The role requires mentoring staff, overseeing engineering analyses, and delivering technical reports while engaging clients and teams across the firm.

The candidate will travel to field sites, manage multiple projects, and contribute to business development while adhering to QA/QC and safety policies. A PE license and 14+ years in geotechnical engineering are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical specialty.
• MS or PhD in Geotechnical/Geological Eng with a BS in Eng or Geology.
• 14+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• PE license in the state where the office is located.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects simultaneously.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, studies, and calculations.
• Prepare and write technical engineering and other reports.
• Interact with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Writing skills

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering (Geotech)

M.S./Ph.D. Geotechnical Eng.

Tools

MS Word

Excel

MS Access

Job description

Shannon & Wilson Inc. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead projects across Boise, Idaho and nearby offices. The role requires mentoring staff, overseeing engineering analyses, and delivering technical reports while engaging clients and teams across the firm.

The candidate will travel to field sites, manage multiple projects, and contribute to business development while adhering to QA/QC and safety policies. A PE license and 14+ years in geotechnical engineering are required.