Geotechnical or Civil Engineer (Senior-Level) - Underground Services

Responsibilities

• Guide the direction of the underground practice area and provide high-end services to our clients, upholding best practices, and reducing exposure to claims.
• Design and organize the underground services resources, including large scale tunnel/underground opening projects, conventional transportation/transit tunnels, large diameter pipeline tunnels, and the small diameter trenchless pipeline market.
• Prepare engineering drawings, technical specifications, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Review engineering reports and coordinate designs with subsurface conditions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards.
• Participate in project meetings and design reviews.
• Aid in resolving construction issues related to underground systems.
• Interact and communicate with clients, owners, and staff at all levels.
• Lead, mentor, oversee, and/or supervise engineers and other employees.
• Support business development and marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals and presentations to existing and prospective clients.
• Be a resource for technical advice/guidance to colleagues across 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

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required and MS or PhD Degree in Geotechnical, Geological or Civil Engineering strongly preferred.
• 14 - 20+ years of experience as a Geotechnical or Civil Engineer.
• Working knowledge of underground design standards and practices.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in the state office is located.
• Knowledge of trenching, shoring, and underground construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, profiles, surveys, and geotechnical data.
• Experience in structural design, cost estimating, scheduling, SEM/NATM, and CM.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects at the same time.
• Mentoring and supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills to effectively interact with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• Personable, flexible, and professional behavior.
• Willing and able to travel to meet the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices, projects and events.
• Having and maintaining a valid driver license and insurable driving record.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel, required; MS Access, desirable.
• Critical thinking and analysis;
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting and carrying 30+ pounds;
• Working in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain;
• Field visits per project needs.