Shannon & Wilson · 5 months ago
Geotechnical Engineer (Entry-Level)
Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializing in geotechnical engineering and environmental services. They are seeking an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer to perform geotechnical analyses, prepare reports, and conduct field explorations while supporting marketing activities.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Perform geotechnical engineering and geological analyses and calculations
Prepare and write engineering and other reports
Perform field explorations, collection of samples, geologic reconnaissance, and mapping
Perform with construction observation on job sites and prepare summary logs and other documentation
Perform geotechnical lab testing and communicate results
Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels
Support marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals
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
Qualification
Required
Masters Degree in Geotechnical Engineering
0 - 6 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering
Have obtained or in process of receiving a Engineer-in-Training Certificate
On track to obtain Professional Engineering (PE) License
Work experience (and/or coursework) in one or more of the following areas: soil mechanics; rock mechanics; rock and soil slope stability; shallow and deep foundations; tunneling; microtunneling; seismic design; earthquake engineering; and retaining structures
Some knowledge or experience of field/construction observation in one or more of the following areas: logging geotechnical explorations, observation of pile driving operations, observations of earthwork activities, installation and recording of geotechnical instrumentation, field reconnaissance, and/or underground work
Preferred
PhD Degree
Benefits
Employee ownership
Comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage.
Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
Life and disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
Profit sharing and 401(k) plans
Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays
Paid volunteer day
Free parking
Company
Shannon & Wilson
Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned internationally recognized consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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