Geotechnical Engineer; Mid-Level

Shannon & Wilson is an employee‑owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and currently celebrating 70 years of continuous service. Committed to technical excellence and high‑quality service, we provide integrated geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental and natural resource services for clients worldwide. We deliver 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.

Our Anchorage staff consists of over 20 geotechnical and environmental engineers, scientists, and geotechnical, environmental and administrative support staff. You will join a cohesive and fun team with a diversity of experience and backgrounds, and fill an important role within our office and firm. Your geotechnical projects will take you to locations throughout Anchorage and surrounding areas, as well as travel to remote Alaskan locations, building Alaska’s infrastructure and communities.

You will support civil engineers, structural engineers, and A/E design teams investigating geotechnical conditions to support design of new construction projects for a variety of public and private clients. Typical projects in the Anchorage office range from designing foundations for new buildings, bridges and waterfront structures, to investigating pavements on Alaskan roads, airport runways, new roads in undeveloped land, working alongside our environmental staff for soil testing and remediation projects, and more.

You will encounter a wide variety of soil and bedrock, seismic environments, and permafrost conditions, working in both urban and rural settings.

• 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 & Wilson's Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson's Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering specialty)
• MS or PhD Degree in Geotechnical Engineering (or Geological Engineering), supported by a BS
• Degree in Engineering or Geology.
• 7 to 14 years of experience as a Geotechnical Engineer.
  
  Professional Engineering (PE) License in the state office.
• Mentoring and supervisory experience.

Level Placement:
Depending on education, experience, other qualifications, cultural fit and current business needs, a Mid‑Level Geotechnical Engineer would typically be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Senior Professional I, II, or III level.

• Employee stock ownership
• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long‑term care and life insurance plans 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, based on years of experience (prorated for part‑time employment)
• Sick leave accrues based on state requirements
• 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.