Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer (Rail Specialty) - Seattle

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.

The Seattle office is located in the beautiful Fremont neighborhood across from the Burke Gilman Trail and the Lake Washington Ship Canal. Shannon & Wilson offers competitive compensation; fabulous benefits for employees and their families; profit sharing and 401(k) plans; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; and many other benefits.

JobResponsibilities

• Develop scope of services, technical approach, and fee estimates for geotechnical projects within railroad right of way.
• Perform coordination between technical staff, railroad clients, subcontractors as necessary to execute subsurface explorations and other field efforts on railroad right of way.
• Develop subsurface exploration plans and perform or oversee field logging of explorations.
• Perform geotechnical reconnaissance and field mapping.
• Perform initial site reconnaissance to evaluate and assess landslide, embankment failure, rockfall or rock slope distress, and other geohazards, and provide recommendations for mitigation alternatives, geotechnical design studies, and construction considerations.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, studies, and calculations.
• Prepare construction bid documents (plans and specifications) and review contractor bids.
• Prepare geotechnical laboratory test programs; analyze and interpret test results.
• Write geotechnical engineering reports.
• Perform or oversee construction observation on project sites and prepare daily construction summary reports.
• Manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects.
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• Lead, mentor, oversee, and/or supervise engineers and other technical staff.
• Review engineering calculations and technical reports 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 Wilsons Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Job Qualifications

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geology
• MS Degree in Civil Engineering with a specialty in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering,
• A minimum of 8years of experience as a Geotechnical or Geological Engineer.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in WA.
• Demonstrable railroad geotechnical project design and construction experience desired.
• Demonstrable professional network connections with Class I railroad engineering services personnel and/or railroad design A/E firm staff desired.
• Experience on rail or highway infrastructure projects is desired.

Shannon & Wilson offers a competitive benefits package to support our employees. These benefits include:

• 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

A Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer will be hired in as a Senior Professional I, II, or III.

• Senior Professional I range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00
• Senior Professional II range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00
• Senior Professional III range: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00

The pay range for this position depends on skills, education, and experience. In additional to base pay, all employees are also eligible for an annual year-end discretionary bonus. If an employee is exempt, they are eligible to accrue comp time in hours excess of 40 each week.

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer