Project Engineering Geologist; RG/CEG
Listed on 2026-05-31
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Geology / Geoscience
The Opportunity
SHN is looking for an experienced and motivated Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) (mid-level) or Registered Geologist (RG) with geotechnical experience to be a part of a growing team of geologists and engineers serving clients in southern Oregon and northern California. The right candidate will enjoy working on a wide variety of projects in a geologically dynamic region.
SHN is community focused and serves clients ranging from homeowners to municipal and governmental agencies. Our projects are equally as diverse in their level of complexity and technical challenge, and the RG/CEG will benefit from collaborating with knowledgeable senior staff and motivated engineers and geologists early in their careers.
The RG/CEG will be provided with the opportunity to lead and/or collaborate on developing proposals and overseeing all stages of engineering geologic projects including field and laboratory testing, data analysis, reporting and construction. The RG/CEG will also benefit from working closely with materials testing technicians and special inspectors that support three fully accredited materials testing laboratories, located in Coos Bay, OR, Eureka and Willits, CA.
Culture is important at SHN and the right candidate will demonstrate SHN’s mission, vision, and values in everyday language and interactions with co‑workers and our client/vendors.
- Full-time, non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
- Wage range is $35 to $60 per hour, depending on experience and licensure
- Excellent Benefits – including a medical plan with SHN funding both individual and family deductibles.
- Flexible work schedule
- Family-friendly and supportive team culture
- Live, work, and play in the coastal landscapes and communities of southern Oregon and northern California
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from an accredited college or university
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in geotechnical or soils engineering work, with 3 years being post-RG licensure, including:
- Planning and conducting reconnaissance and subsurface field investigations,
- slope stability mapping and evaluation
- Experience with project management of various sizes
- Experience with construction observations and working with a material testing laboratory
- A working knowledge of the geologic and geotechnical conditions in the southern Oregon and northern California region
- If not acquired already, interest in obtaining CEG licensure within 2 years.
- Professional Licensing (RG/CEG) with registration in Oregon
- Professional Licensing (PG/CEG) with registration in California (preferred, not)
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Valid drivers’ license (Class
C) and a satisfactory driving clearance
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