Geologist (Entry-Level)

About the Role

Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm providing integrated geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental, and natural resource services.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field explorations, collect samples, construction observation, geologic reconnaissance, mapping, and preparing field reports.
• 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 & Wilson’s Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson’s Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BS degree in Geology or Engineering Geology; and MS or PhD degree in Geology or Engineering Geology preferred.
• 0 to 6 years of experience as a Geologist, including soil sampling and some testing experience.
• Have taken or are prepared to take LG exam.
• Experience in geologic interpretation using soil and rock samples retrieved from explorations and soil classifications.
• Experience with drilling techniques including: hollow stem auger, down-hole bucket auger, rotary coring.
• Experience with application to geotechnical engineering practice and observation of earthwork, pile/shaft foundation and retaining structure construction (experience a plus).
• Rock mechanics experience (a plus).
• Experience with Puget Sound geology and glacial geology (a plus).
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• The willingness and ability to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices.
• 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, lifting, and carrying 30+ pounds.
• Working in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain.
• The ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out of state about 80% of the time.
• The ability to get a pass for access to military facilities.

Salary & Benefits

Annual compensation: $91,500 - $104,000

• Employee stock ownership
• 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
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• 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