Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer (Grouting Field Engineer)

This position will be part of the Field Drilling/Grouting Observation team for a dam grouting project. Personnel in this position will be located at the project site in Concrete, Washington.

Field engineer will observe drilling, water pressure testing, and grouting activities; interpret subsurface conditions using cores, acoustic and visual televiewer data, water pressure test and grout data; and develop boring logs for grout holes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform field observation of drilling, water pressure testing, and grouting operations in overburden, reservoir debris, and bedrock.
• Perform field observation of Contractor's geologist activities, which include rock core logging and televiewing of grout holes using optical and acoustic televiewers.
• Review rock cores and Contractor's drilling logs.
• Prepare daily field reports and other field documentation as requested.
• Perform job duties during day or night shifts at the project construction site in Concrete, Washington.
• 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.

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering specialty) or Geological Engineering).
• 7 to 14 years of experience as a Geotechnical or Geological Engineer.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in any U.S. State or Territory preferred .
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds, traverse non-uniform terrain, and climb stairs and ladders.
• An interest in being on site for the construction and participating in a highly challenging state-of-the-art, technology-heavy, bedrock grouting project.
• Experienced in rock core logging.
• Candidates with the following experience are preferred. Those without this experience that are selected to work on the project will gain experience in the following areas during the project.
  
  
  
  • Experience on pressure grouting, seepage cutoff, and dam safety projects preferred.
  • Experience with packer testing in bedrock desirable.
  • Experience with optical and acoustic televiewer data desirable.
  • Experience with collection and interpretation of instrumentation data, including data from vibrating wire piezometers a plus.
  
  
  
  

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

A mid-level Geotechnical Engineer will be hired in as a Senior Professional I, II, or III.

• Senior Professional I range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00
• Senior Professional II range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00
• Senior Professional III range: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00

The pay range for this position depends on skills, education, and experience. In additional to base pay, all employees are also eligible for an annual year-end discretionary bonus. If an employee is exempt, they are eligible to accrue comp time in hours excess of 40 each week.

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer