Senior Soil Laboratory Lead - Geotechnical Testing Expert

Shannon & Wilson Inc; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Medical, vision, dental, life ins.

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Shannon & Wilson, an employee-owned consulting firm, seeks an experienced soil laboratory professional to join the St. Louis team.

Position may be filled at Lead or Supervisor level depending on experience, with responsibilities including coordinating workflow, guiding staff, and ensuring QA/QC in geotechnical soils testing. The Lead level focuses on senior technical guidance and training; the Supervisor level adds direct staff oversight, performance feedback, and involvement in hiring and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree preferred in a related technical field.
• 5+ years of geotechnical soils, construction materials, or laboratory testing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience performing geotechnical soils laboratory testing.
• Strong knowledge of testing procedures, standards, and QA practices.
• Ability to travel as needed to support project and office needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee geotechnical soils laboratory testing, including gradations, Atterberg limits, compaction, swell, consolidation, triaxial strength, and direct shear testing, among others.
• Coordinate and prioritize incoming laboratory work based on project requirements, workload, and deadlines.
• Monitor testing progress and communicate scheduling, capacity, and technical issues to project teams.
• Review laboratory work and testing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Troubleshoot testing procedures, results, and equipment issues.
• Provide technical guidance and training to laboratory staff.
• Support laboratory accreditation, quality assurance and quality control requirements.
• Coordinate equipment calibration, maintenance, and repair needs.
• Direct supervision duties and responsibilities for supervisor placement.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Training and coaching

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or geology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory software

Job description

Shannon & Wilson, an employee-owned consulting firm, seeks an experienced soil laboratory professional to join the St. Louis team.

Position may be filled at Lead or Supervisor level depending on experience, with responsibilities including coordinating workflow, guiding staff, and ensuring QA/QC in geotechnical soils testing. The Lead level focuses on senior technical guidance and training; the Supervisor level adds direct staff oversight, performance feedback, and involvement in hiring and