What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Denver position at Shannon & Wilson, Inc.?
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JOB 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.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects at the same time.
- Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, studies, and calculations.
- Prepare and write engineering and other reports.
- Perform field explorations, collection of samples, geologic reconnaissance, and mapping.
- Perform construction observation on job sites and prepare summary logs and other documentation.
- Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
- Lead, mentor, oversee, and/or supervise engineers and other employees.
- Review technical reports prepared by lower-level engineers.
- Review engineering calculations 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 & Wilsons 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
- MS Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, supported by a BS degree in Geology or Civil Engineering.
- PE licensure required
- 17 years of experience performing geotechnical field explorations and studies.
- Mentoring and supervisory experience.
- Geologic interpretation and analysis using soil and rock samples retrieved from explorations.
- Subsurface exploration techniques including hollow-stem auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, rock coring, and test pit/trench logging.
- Design and analyses of retaining structures, shallow foundations, deep foundations, and pavements.
- Experience preparing and reviewing geotechnical reports for infrastructure projects.
- Organizing, contracting with, and directing subcontractors a plus.
- Experience managing projects and interacting with clients.
- Basic computer skills: MS Office required; AutoCAD and numerical modeling software desirable.
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 Senior-Level Geotechnical Engineer will be hired in at Shannon & Wilson as a Associate or Senior Associate level.
- Associate range: $108,000.00 - $132,000.00
- Senior Associate range: $126,000.00 - $154,000.00
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.
Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $108,000 - $132,000
