Geotechnical Engineer (Entry-Level)

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Shannon & Wilson Inc

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Maryland Heights, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform geotechnical engineering analyses, field explorations, and construction observations while preparing technical reports. Support marketing activities and maintain compliance with company quality, health, and safety policies.

Qualifications

We are seeking an entry-level Geotechnical Engineer with a BS in Civil Engineering and a MS or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering. The role involves performing geotechnical analyses, preparing reports, conducting field explorations, and construction observation. Ideal candidates will have coursework or experience in soil mechanics, foundation design, and related areas, and be on track to obtain a PE license.

Job Description

Description

  •  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.

Requirements

  • BS in Civil Engineering and MS or PhD 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.

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, an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Professional I, II, III, or IV level.

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

  • Employee stock ownership  
  • Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care and life insurance plans are offered to employees (and their families).  
  • Pre-tax health and daycare FSA  
  • Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions 10 - 20 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employment) based on year’s of experience 
  • Since sick leave accrues based on hours worked might be best to list as an hourly accrual, or plan to update for PT postings. 
  • 9 paid holidays per year + 1 personal holiday  
  • Paid volunteer day  
  • Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty  
  • Two weeks of paid parental leave  
  • Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program 
  • Mentorship Program 
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Free parking  

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.

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Shannon & Wilson Inc

Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned internationally recognized consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. We are dedicated to providing technical excellence and high-quality services in the fields of geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, engineering geology, and the applied earth sciences. We commit ourselves to providing clients comprehensive information to guide them through decision-making processes and arrive at practical, cost-effective solutions for each project. We achieve this by maintaining a staff of talented engineers, geologists, and scientists. Since 1954, Shannon & Wilson has played a key role in the design and construction of many challenging endeavors for federal, state, and local governments and agencies, as well as private clients. We combine local experience with the specialized expertise and resources of our nationally recognized engineering services to deliver successful projects for our clients. We work on projects that are award winning, technically complex, and involve major capital improvement costs, as well as smaller-scale projects with limited budgets. Markets: - Transportation/Transit - Water - Property Development - Industrial - Federal Services: - Geotechnical Engineering - Mining Engineering - Tunneling/Underground Engineering - Contamination/Remediation - Geologic and Seismic Hazard Analysis - Natural Resources - Water Resources - Design-Build - Arctic Engineering - Construction Management and Inspection Specialty Services: - Asset Management - Risk Management - Thermal Engineering - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Database Management - Instrumentation - Laboratory and Construction Materials Testing - Pavement Design, Analysis, Assessment, and Testing
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