Geotechnical Engineer - Levee Lead (Principal-Level)

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 some of the most challenging infrastructure planning, design, permitting and construction conditions.

As employee owners, we are dedicated to improving our communities, preserving the environment and utilizing innovative science practices in our work.

Job Summary

Our Bay Area office is looking for a principal geotechnical engineer with specific experience in levee design and construction to support our strong backlog of work. The candidate should be familiar with USACE design criteria and the Urban Levee Design Criteria. This role will focus on classical geotechnical engineering including site characterization, soil mechanics, seepage and stability analyses, earth retention structures, seismic assessment, shallow and deep foundations, and soft ground construction. Projects include upgrading existing levees in the Delta and the Central Valley; wetlands restoration; heavy industrial foundations; municipal roads, bridges and sewers; slope stabilization; and commercial and institutional buildings.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the geotechnical technical authority, providing peer review, quality oversight, and sign-off on geotechnical deliverables.
• Manage all phases of technical engineering projects, provide guidance to the engineering teams working on projects, and assure successful achievement of project goals.
• Lead proposal development to include: project scoping; fee estimating; and review and negotiate of contracts.
• Build and maintain client relationships; serve as a trusted adviser on geotechnical issues; resolve client conflicts and concerns.
• Oversee quality control, conduct engineering studies and investigations, and prepare and review design reports, progress reports, and project completion reports for company management.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives, market positioning, and technical capability development.
• Conduct and supervise analyses, studies and calculations (e.g., finite element modeling, seismic response, settlement modeling, slope stability, seepage).
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level geotechnical engineers and may supervise a team of engineers.
• Lead or support recruitment and talent development for geotechnical teams.
• Review operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends and issues.
• Assist in committee work to support strategic goals of the company.
• Follow Shannon & Wilson’s Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon and Wilson’s Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.