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Description

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. 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. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage effort on multiple projects at the same time.  
• Be able to work independently, as well as part of a team.   
• Provide geotechnical instrumentation design, procurement, installation, and data evaluation to in-house clients (fellow employees) and outside clients. 
• Manage and supply data collected from geotechnical instrumentation projects in meaningful formats. 
• Maintain geotechnical instrumentation equipment and keep calibrations current on necessary instrumentation. 
• Be willing to travel (up to several weeks at a time) to assist, oversee, or perform installation of geotechnical instrument monitoring systems. 
• Prepare and write technical instrumentation engineering reports. Review technical reports and other documents; construction observation reports; and instrumentation engineering calculations prepared by lower-level engineers. 
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels. 
• Lead, mentor, oversee, and/or supervise engineers and other employees. 
• Aid other S&W offices with design, installation, and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation projects.   
• Request assistance from a variety of junior engineers or geologists on various field projects to help them gain experience and understanding of the types of monitoring projects that Shannon & Wilson executes. 
• Train junior colleagues to have similar skill sets, to provide for back up and assistance. 
• Support business development and marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals and presentations to existing and prospective clients. 
• Attend professional meetings and local conferences/trade shows to network with potential new clients  
• Market instrumentation services internally to all S&W offices. 
• 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, MS or PhD Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Geological Engineering. 
• 7-14 years of progressive experience with geotechnical instrumentation. 
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineering (PE) License in the state office is located within 12 months of being hired. 
• Mentoring and supervisory experience. 
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.  
• Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.  
• The ability to work independently with 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.  
• 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 Mid-Level Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineer typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Senior Professional I, II, or III level.

Compensation:

Senior Professional I: $110,000 - $125,000

Senior Professional II: $115,000 - $135,000

Senior Professional III: $130,000 - $145,000

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 (prorated for part-time employment) based on years of experience 
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave accrues based on your 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.