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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.
Our Mission is to apply our experience and recognized expertise in geotechnical engineering and the earth and environmental sciences to promote the success of our clients, our company and our communities. Our core values are client service, technical excellence, sustained financial success, and shared company and employee commitment and provide the foundation for the execution of our mission.
The Seattle office is located in the beautiful Fremont neighborhood across from the Burke Gilman Trail and the Lake Washington Ship Canal.
We have an opportunity in our Seattle office for an Entry Level Hydrogeologist. The right candidate will be self-motivated, analytical and detail oriented.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform hydrogeologic characterization assessments for water resource, dewatering, environmental, levee, and projects which will involve field work and travel.
- Provide field soil logging for hydrogeological and geotechnical drilling investigations.
- Perform quantitative analyses and modeling of groundwater systems using standard analytical techniques, and commercial numerical programs.
- Prepare written technical reports, project correspondence, field activity reports, data reports, and work plans for internal and client review.
- 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 & Wilson’s Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- BS degree in Geology or Hydrogeology, MS degree preferred.
- 0 to 6 years of experience in hydrogeology, including aquifer pumping tests, dewatering design and seepage analysis, stormwater infiltration testing, water quality sampling, and water supply system drilling and testing.
- Coursework and/or working background in hydrogeology.
- Desirable software skills include experience with GIS and Python.
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
An entry-level Hydrogeologist will be hired in as a Professional I, II, III, or IV.
- Professional I range: $50,000.00 – $60,000.00
- Professional II range: $55,000.00 – $70,000.00
- Professional III range: $66,000.00 – $80,000.00
- Professional IV range: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00
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
