Senior Geotechnical Engineer (St. Louis, MO)

• Perform geologic evaluations in support of geology, earthquake hazard, engineering geology, and geotechnical engineering studies.
• Lead, mentor, oversee and/or supervise engineers and other employees.
• Review technical and other reports and calculations done by junior employees. 
• Support business development and marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals and presentations to existing and prospective clients.
• Design, plan, and perform field exploration, testing, and instrumentation programs.
• Perform geologic reconnaissance and mapping.
• Perform observation and testing during construction.
• Perform soil and rock slope stability analyses.
• Interpret soil samples geologically and construct geologic profiles
• Assist with proposal and report preparation.
• Interact and communicate with subcontractors, clients, and staff at all levels.
• Follow Shannon & Wilsons Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon & Wilsons Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• MS or PhD Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Geological Engineering, supported by a BS Degree in Engineering or Geology.
• PE License required in the state of Missouri.
• 14+ years of experience performing geologic field explorations and studies.
• Mentoring and supervisory experience.
• Experience with field reconnaissance mapping for civil projects, including landslides.
• Geologic interpretation and analysis using soil and rock samples retrieved from explorations.
• Subsurface exploration techniques including hollow-stem auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, rock coring, and test pit/trench logging.
• Organizing, contracting with, and directing subcontractors a plus.
• Construction observation and construction material testing of earthwork a plus.
• Pile/shaft foundation construction and retaining wall structure construction observation a plus.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word and Excel required; ESRI ArcGIS, desirable.

Typically, depending on an applicants education, experience, other qualifications they possess, if they are a fit for the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, a Senior-Level Engineering Geologist typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Associate or Senior Associate 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

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