Rock Mechanics Leader (Senior-Level)

Job Listing ID:

4490880

Job Title:

Rock Mechanics Leader (Senior-Level)

Application Deadline:

08/10/2026

Job Location:

Lake Oswego

Date Posted:

05/13/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Description About Shannon & Wilson Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned leading geotechnical engineering and environmental services consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for public and private clients - often on high-profile infrastructure projects. 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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a new technical leader for our rock mechanics engineering service line to enhance our industry presence in this field. Join us to shape this exciting service line and make an impact on critical projects throughout the US. The Rock Mechanics Leader will oversee development and delivery of Shannon & Wilson's rock mechanics services, including geological engineering for design of rock cuts, rock slope stabilization design, rock tunnels and tunnel rehabilitation, rockfall evaluation and mitigation, and other rock engineering projects and opportunities. This role will involve collaborating with geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, as well as GIS, Environmental, and Software development specialists to deliver industry leading engineering solutions for a wide range of public and private clients throughout the US. The position will be based in our Seattle, Denver, or Portland offices with a minimum of 3-days per week in office and occasional travel for fieldwork.

Responsibilities:

Perform and/or oversee field-based data collection to support rigorous evaluation of rock engineering properties for evaluation of rock mass strength and discontinuity shear strength parameters. Scoping and execution of data collection with line and window mapping of structural discontinuities, discontinuity set mapping, structural interpretation of high-resolution LiDAR or photogrammetry point clouds, and evaluation of rock core and downhole televiewer surveys. Responsible for overseeing and performing rockfall and rock slope stability instrumentation and remote sensing methods to track deformation using state-of-the-industry monitoring methods and equipment, remote power sourcing and data transmission, data processing, and interpretation. Assess state-of-the-industry rock mechanics analysis to support design of stable rock cuts, rock tunnels, and foundations bearing on rock masses. Analysis capabilities will include characterizing rock mass structural conditions; evaluating rock mass and discontinuity strength based on field, downhole, and laboratory data; performing stereographic kinematic analyses, performing two- and three-dimensional stability analysis with limit equilibrium, finite element, and discrete element modeling software to assess rock mass deformation under loading conditions, rock slope stability and/or rock reinforcement requirements. Design rock reinforcements to stabilize rock cuts, rock tunnels, and shallow foundation subgrades including selection and... For full info follow application link. Shannon & Wilson is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Classification:

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Non-Commercial Drivers License Compensation

Salary:

Depending on Experience

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Profit Sharing, Retirement, Education Reimbursement Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 10 years

Education Required:

Bachelors

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A