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Groundwater Expert

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$78K - $99K/yr

... geology, environmental and natural resource services for clients worldwide. Since 1954, we have ... Lead, mentor, oversee, and/or supervise younger hydrogeologists, engineers, and other employees.

Groundwater Expert

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$78K - $99K/yr

... geology, environmental and natural resource services for clients worldwide. Since 1954, we have ... Lead, mentor, oversee, and/or supervise younger hydrogeologists, engineers, and other employees.

... geologists and outside specialty consultants. * Position includes teaching and mentoring of younger staff located in offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic. * Position will require travel to other ...

... geologists and outside specialty consultants. * Position includes teaching and mentoring of younger staff located in offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic. * Position will require travel to other ...

University Environment Brigham Young University-Idaho is supported and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its mission is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders ...

... geologists and outside specialty consultants. * Position includes teaching and mentoring of younger staff located in offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic. * Position will require travel to other ...

... geologists and outside specialty consultants. * Position includes teaching and mentoring of younger staff located in offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic. * Position will require travel to other ...

License as geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist with civil engineering license ... Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where ...

License as geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist with civil engineering license ... Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where ...

... complex geological settings commonly found in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region (e.g ... Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where ...

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Groundwater Expert

Seattle, WA โ€ข On-site

Shannon & Wilson Inc
Civil Engineering Constructionย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

$78K - $99K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

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 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.


Responsibilitiesย 

  • Manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects at the same time.
  • Perform hydrogeological analyses, studies, and calculations.
  • Prepare and write technical engineering and other reports.
  • Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
  • Lead, mentor, oversee, and/or supervise younger hydrogeologists, engineers, and other employees.
  • Review technical reports and other documents; construction observation reports; and engineering calculations prepared by lower-level hydrogeologists and 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

  • MS or PhD Degree in Hydrogeology or Civil Engineering with minor in Hydrogeology
  • 15+ years of experience working on Hydrogeology related projects.
  • Professional Geologist/Hydrogeologist (PG/LHG) License in the state office is located.
  • Successful business development experience.
  • Mentoring and supervisory experience.

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

  • Employee stock ownershipย ย 
  • Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care and life insurance plans are offered to employees (and their families).ย ย 
  • Pre-tax health and daycare FSAย ย 
  • Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributionsย ย 
  • 10 - 20 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees, based on years of experience (prorated for part-time employment)ย 
  • Sick leave accrues based on state requirementsย 
  • 9 paid holidays per year + 1 personal holidayย ย 
  • Paid volunteer dayย ย 
  • Paid time off for bereavement and jury dutyย ย 
  • Two weeks of paid parental leaveย ย 
  • Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Programย 
  • Mentorship Programย 
  • Tuition Reimbursementย 
  • Free parkingย ย 


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 Groundwater Expert typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Associate or Senior Associate level.


  • Associate range: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00
  • Senior Associate range: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00


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.