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

Los Angeles Branch Office – located in Burbank  

• 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, and geotechnical reconnaissance. 
• Perform construction observation on job sites prepare applicable documentation. 
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels. 
• Lead, mentor, oversee, and/or supervise engineers, geologists, and administrative staff. 
• Review technical reports prepared by supporting engineers. 
• Review engineering calculations prepared by supporting 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. 

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering specialty) 
• MS or PhD Degree in Geotechnical Engineering (or Geological Engineering), supported by a BS Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology. 
• 7 to 14 years of experience. 
• California Professional Civil Engineering (CE) license required and California Geotechnical Engineering (GE) license preferred . 
• Project management experience.
• Mentoring and supervisory experience preferred.

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.

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.