Shannon & Wilson, Inc. Saint Louis , MO 63150
Posted 1 week ago
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: St Louis MO - St Louis, MO
Position Type: Full-time
Education Level: MS
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: Occasional
Job Category: Engineering
Description
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 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.
Job Responsibilities
Perform field explorations, collect samples, construction observation, geologic reconnaissance, mapping, and preparing field reports.
Experience with drilling techniques including: hollow stem auger, down-hole bucket auger, rotary coring.
Organize laboratory data, conduct limited soil index property laboratory testing, and report data.
Interact and communicate with subcontractors, clients, and staff at all levels.
Assist with business development and marketing activities, including preparation of cost proposals.
Follow Shannon & Wilsons Quality Assurance policy.
Follow and promote Shannon & Wilsons Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
7 to 14 years of experience as a Geologist, including soil sampling and some testing experience.
MS Degree in Geology or Engineering Geology, supported by a BS degree in Geology or Engineering Geology, preferred.
Registered Geologist (RG)
Experience with field reconnaissance mapping for civil projects, including landslides.
Geologic interpretation and analysis using soil and rock samples retrieved from explorations.
Subsurface exploration techniques including hollow-stem auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, rock coring, and test pit/trench logging.
Collecting samples and logging exploratory excavations using standard soil and rock classification systems.
Organizing, contracting with, and directing subcontractors is a plus.
Construction observation and construction material testing of earthwork a plus.
Pile/shaft foundation construction and retaining wall structure construction observation a plus.
Typically, depending on an applicants education, experience, other qualifications they possess, if they are a fit for the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, a Mid-Level Geologist typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Senior Professional I, II, or III level.
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
Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Shannon & Wilson, Inc.