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Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Committed to technical excellence and high-quality service, we provide integrated geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental and natural resource services for clients worldwide. Since 1954, we have delivered comprehensive engineering and environmental solutions for the most challenging infrastructure planning, design, permitting and construction conditions.

We are dedicated to improving our communities, preserving the environment and utilizing the most innovative science practices in all our work.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a versatile and highly organized Geotechnical Engineer / Office Manager to support both our technical engineering practice and daily office operations. This unique hybrid role combines field and analytical geotechnical engineering responsibilities with administrative, operational, and coordination tasks essential to the smooth functioning of the Utah office. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, technically strong, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects at the same time.
• Lead, mentor, oversee, and supervise office staff.
• Oversee daily office operations. ensuring efficiency and organization.
• Provide support for project billing, timesheets, expense tracking, and budget monitoring.
• Support internal communications and coordinate staff events and meetings.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, studies, and calculations.
• Prepare and write technical engineering and other reports.
• Collaborate and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels to support company goals
• Review technical reports and other documents; construction observation reports; and engineering calculations prepared by lower-level engineers.
• Lead 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Level Placement

Typically, depending on an applicant’s education, experience, other qualifications they possess, if they are a fit for the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, a Senior-Level Geotechnical Engineer / Office Manager typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Associate, or Senior Associate level.

Shannon & Wilson is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards package that includes the following benefits:

• Employee stock ownership
• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care and life insurance plans are offered to employees (and their families).
• Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions
• 10 - 20 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees, based on years of experience (prorated for part-time employment)
• Sick leave accrues based on state requirements
• 9 paid holidays per year + 1 personal holiday
• Paid volunteer day
• Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Shannon & Wilson participates in the E-Verify program.

Please note that non-solicited resumes from external recruitment agencies will not be considered as introductions to our business, unless a preapproved agreement is in place and the external recruitment agency has been engaged to work on this specific vacancy.