Senior Rock Mechanics Leader (Employee-Owned)

Shannon & Wilson, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading geotechnical engineering firm is searching for a Rock Mechanics Leader to enhance its rock mechanics services. The successful candidate will oversee geological engineering projects, including rock slope stabilization, tunnel design, and rockfall evaluation. This role involves collaborating with engineers and geologists, conducting field data collection, and managing the delivery of comprehensive engineering solutions. The position requires a strong geotechnical background, along with excellent analytical and communication skills. This is a full-time role located in Seattle, Denver, or Portland.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience as a Geotechnical Engineer is required.
• Experience with Rocscience and Itasca tools is preferred.
• Professional Engineering License is necessary for the location.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field data collection for evaluating rock properties.
• Design stable rock cuts and tunnels and evaluate rock masses.
• Produce technical reports and deliverables for projects.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Field Data Collection

Technical Report Writing

Rock Mechanics Analysis

Mentoring

Team Collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

BS in Engineering or Geology

Tools

Rocscience Software

Itasca Software

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

A leading geotechnical engineering firm is searching for a Rock Mechanics Leader to enhance its rock mechanics services. The successful candidate will oversee geological engineering projects, including rock slope stabilization, tunnel design, and rockfall evaluation. This role involves collaborating with engineers and geologists, conducting field data collection, and managing the delivery of comprehensive engineering solutions. The position requires a strong geotechnical background, along with excellent analytical and communication skills. This is a full-time role located in Seattle, Denver, or Portland.