Geotechnical Engineer - Levee Lead (Principal-Level)

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.
• Affiliate 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred for highly technical roles).
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in California.
• Geotechnical Engineering (GE) License in California is preferred.
• 20+ years of experience as a Geotechnical Engineer.
• Demonstrated history leading large, infrastructure projects.
• Experience with advanced geotechnical modeling software.
• Proven experience in leadership, project management, and client management.
• Strong technical writing and communication abilities.
• High proficiency in interpreting geological and geotechnical data.
• Strong decision-making and risk-assessment skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and lead diverse teams.
• The willingness and ability to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices.

Qualifications

• A valid driver license and insurable driving record.
• The ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out of state.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying 30+ pounds.
• Working in all weather conditions on uneven terrain.

Pay

Salary range: $165,000 - $250,000 annual salary.