Geotechnical Engineer

The Opportunity

Location: Eureka, California and will consider Redding, Willits, and Fort Bragg

SHN's footprint (northern California and southern Oregon, from the coast inland) covers one of the most dynamic geologic environments in the country. Designing and building within this environment demands a special blend of knowledge and field experience that SHN’s geosciences team has grown over 40 years.

SHN is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic engineer who wants to be a part of a well-established team of geologists and engineers. The ideal candidate will have their California Professional Engineers License and their GE, or the intent to eventually obtain a GE License.  

This team member will collaborate with established senior staff and mentor junior staff. SHN currently employs 10 geologists, of whom 5 are Senior Engineering Geologists, and 11 materials testing technicians and special inspectors supporting three fully accredited materials testing laboratories, located in Eureka and Willits, CA, and in Coos Bay, OR. One of the things we enjoy is seeing projects develop from concept through construction. Many of our geologists and engineers work collaboratively with our laboratory testing and special inspection staff to support projects during the construction phase.

What are the benefits and compensation?

• Full-time, benefitted, approximately 40 hours per week
• Wage range is $90,000 to $140,000, depending on experience
• Flexible work arrangements (some remote work)
• Collaborative on-boarding program for new hire
• Pet friendly
• Professional development and licensure support
• In-house continuing education and mentoring opportunities
• Group medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% SHN match
• SHN paid term life insurance with buy up options
• Shareholder opportunities, referral bonus program

Key qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university and bonus points if you have some geotechnical focused education.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in geotechnical consulting, with a preferred experience profile that includes slope stability evaluations and stabilization design development; seismic hazards mitigation (liquefaction, settlement, slope failure, etc.); development of foundation design criteria (shallow and deep); and ground improvement techniques.
• Project management skills and experience are preferred, but not mandatory (we’re open).
• California Professional Engineers License is a minimum requirement with a preference for a GE or the intent to eventually obtain a GE license.

To Apply

Please send to [email protected] a cover letter that addresses your interests and a current resume.  All inquiries will remain confidential.

SHN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities or any other characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation in the process of applying or interviewing due to a disability, please let us know.