Geotechnical Intern

Job Description

Job Description

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.

This requisition is accepting applications for all Shannon & Wilson locations. Please label your application as follows "Preferred City - First Name, Last Name".

Responsibilities

• Perform construction observation.
• Assist with field explorations and collection of samples.
• Assist with geotechnical laboratory tests.
• Assist with report preparation.
• Perform geological or engineering analyses and calculations.
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• 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 :

• At a minimum, completed Junior year of undergraduate coursework working toward degree in Geology or Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Geotechnical.
• 0 to 3 years of experience
• Coursework and / or working backgrounds in one or more of the following areas : soil mechanics and foundation engineering, slope stability, and engineering geology.
• Field / construction observation experience a plus in one or more of the following areas : logging geotechnical explorations, observation of pile driving operations, observations of earthwork activities, installation and recording of geotechnical instrumentation, field reconnaissance, and / or underground work.

Shannon & Wilson offers a competitive benefits package to support our employees. These benefits are available upon joining the firm full-time after graduation. They 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

Level Placement

Typically, depending on an applicant’s education, experience, other qualifications they possess, if they are a fit for the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, a Geotechnical Intern typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Technical Services I, II, III, or IV level.

Shannon & Wilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Shannon & Wilson participates in the E-Verify program.

Please note that non-solicited resumes from external recruitment agencies will not be considered as introductions to our business, unless a preapproved agreement is in place and the external recruitment agency has been engaged to work on this specific vacancy.