Groundwater Expert

Responsibilities

• 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 hydrogeologists, engineers, and other employees.
• Review technical reports and other documents; construction observation reports; and engineering calculations prepared by lower-level hydrogeologists 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 and Wilson’s Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hydrogeological principles and practices.
• Experience in project management and client relations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Hydrogeological analysis and modeling software proficiency.
• Project management tools and techniques.
• Business development and proposal writing skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan.
• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care, and life insurance plans.
• 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.

Pay

• Associate range: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00
• Senior Associate range: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00

Schedule

• Full-time position.

Level Placement

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

About the Role

• Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
• We are committed to technical excellence and high-quality service, providing 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.

Company Information

• Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Shannon & Wilson participates in the E-Verify program.