Groundwater Expert

Position Overview

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.

• Manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects at the same time.
• Perform hydrogeological analyses, studies, and calculations.
• Prepare and write technical engineering and other reports.
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• Lead, mentor, oversee, and/or supervise younger hydro geologists, engineers, and other employees.
• Review technical reports and other documents; construction observation reports; and engineering calculations prepared by lower‑level hydro geologists and 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 your supervisor.

• MS or PhD Degree in Hydrogeology or Civil Engineering with minor in Hydrogeology
• 15+ years of experience working on Hydrogeology related projects.
• Professional Geologist/Hydrogeologist (PG/LHG) License in the state office is located.
• Successful business development experience.
• Mentoring and supervisory experience.

• 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, 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

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, a Groundwater Expert typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Associate or Senior Associate level.

• Associate range: $ - $
• Senior Associate range: $ - $

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shannon & Wilson participates in the E-Verify program.