Hydrogeologist

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Company: Shannon & Wilson, Inc.

Location: Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Description:

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Portland Area - Lake Oswego, OR

Position Type
Full-time

Education Level
BS

Travel Percentage
25%

Job Category
Engineering

Description

  • Perform hydrogeologic characterization assessments for dewatering, environmental, mining, levee, and water resource projects which will involve field work and travel.
  • 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.
  • Manage 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. Hydrogeology or Engineering Geology; MS degree preferred.
  • 7 to 14 years of experience in hydrogeology, including aquifer pumping tests, dewatering design and seepage analysis, storm water infiltration testing, water quality sampling, and water supply system drilling and testing.
  • Registered/Licensed Hydrogeologist and/or Certified Engineer Geologist in one or more of the following: WA, OR, CA.
  • Some formal training and professional experience in groundwater modeling, including the MODFLOW and related suite of codes, and GEO-SLOPE codes.
  • Coursework and/or working background in hydrogeology.


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 Mid-Level Hydrogeologist 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 is an E-Verify Employer

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.

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