Geologist; EL

Position: Geologist (EL)
Location: St. Louis

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• Perform field explorations, collect samples, construction observation, geologic reconnaissance, mapping, and preparing field reports.
• Experience with drilling techniques including: hollow stem auger, down-hole bucket auger, rotary coring.
• Organize laboratory data, conduct limited soil index property laboratory testing, and report data.
• Interact and communicate with subcontractors, clients, and staff at all levels.
• Assist with business development and marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals.
• Follow Shannon & Wilson’s Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson’s Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

• Perform field explorations, collect samples, construction observation, geologic reconnaissance, mapping, and preparing field reports.
• Experience with drilling techniques including: hollow stem auger, down-hole bucket auger, rotary coring.
• Organize laboratory data, conduct limited soil index property laboratory testing, and report data.
• Interact and communicate with subcontractors, clients, and staff at all levels.
• Assist with business development and marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals.
• Follow Shannon & Wilson’s Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson’s Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• BS degree in Geology or Engineering Geology
• 0 to 6 years of experience as a Geologist, including soil sampling and some testing experience.
• Have taken or are prepared to take PG exam.
• Experience in geologic interpretation using soil and rock samples retrieved from explorations, soil classifications, Puget Sound geology, and glacial geology.
• Experience with application to geotechnical engineering practice (rock mechanics experience a plus) and observation of earthwork, pile/shaft foundation and retaining structure construction a plus.

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 Geologist typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Professional I, II, III, or IV level.

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

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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