Mid Level Geotechnical Engineer

Responsibilities 

• Manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects at the same time. 
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, studies, and calculations. 
• Prepare and write engineering and other reports. 
• Perform field explorations, collection of samples, geologic reconnaissance, and mapping. 
• Perform construction observation on job sites and prepare summary logs and other documentation. 
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels. 
• Lead, mentor, oversee, and/or supervise engineers and other employees. 
• Review technical reports prepared by lower-level engineers. 
• Review engineering calculations prepared by lower-level 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 

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering specialty) 
• MS or PhD Degree in Geotechnical Engineering (or Geological Engineering), supported by a BS Degree in Engineering or Geology. 
• 7 to 14 years of experience as a Geotechnical Engineer. 
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in the state office is located. 
• Mentoring and supervisory experience. 
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.  
• Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.  
• The ability to work independently with the appropriate level of OR minimal supervision.  
• The willingness and ability to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices.   
• A valid driver license and insurable driving record.  
• Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel (required); MS Access (desirable).  
• Critical thinking and analysis.  
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying 30+ pounds.  
• Working in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain.  
• The ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out of state.   
• The ability to swim preferred. [include if working on/over water; delete if not applicable]  
• The ability to get a pass for access to military facilities. [delete if not applicable]