Pavement Engineer (Senior-Level)

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. 

Job Summary:

The Pavement Engineer will specialize in the planning, design, construction, evaluation, and maintenance of pavement systems for roadways, highways, airports, parking facilities, and other transportation infrastructure. This role combines civil engineering principles with materials science, geotechnical engineering, traffic analysis, and asset management. 

Responsibilities:

• Design pavement structures by analyzing traffic loads, climate, soils, and materials to determine appropriate pavement thicknesses and configurations.
• Provide construction oversight, ensuring paving operations meet specifications for compaction, material quality, and workmanship.  
• Inspect pavement conditions and identify distresses (cracking, rutting, potholes) to recommend maintenance and rehabilitation strategies. 
• Prepare technical documentation, including design reports, cost estimates, specifications, and project schedules.  
• Coordinate with contractors, agencies, and project teams to resolve issues and ensure quality and compliance.  
• Manage multiple clients, contracts, and projects at the same time. 
• Perform pavement engineering analyses, studies, and calculations. 
• Prepare and write engineering and other reports. 
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels. 
• Lead, mentor, oversee, and/or supervise engineers and other employees. 
• Review technical reports prepared by junior level engineers. 
• Review engineering calculations prepared by junior level engineers. 
• 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 and Wilson’s Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor. 

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering or Pavement Engineering specialty) 
• MS or PhD Degree in Geotechnical Engineering (or Pavement Engineering), supported by a BS Degree in Engineering. 
• 14+ years of experience as a Pavement Engineer. 
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in the state office is located or ability to obtain a PE license within 3 months of hire date. 
• Mentoring and supervisory experience. 
• Pavement Design expertise in the following methodologies: AASHTO 1993, PCASE, Gravel Equivalency, AASHTOWare Pavement ME, UFC, and FAA. 
• Proficient in flexible and rigid pavement design, including new construction/reconstruction, rehabilitation, and reclamation strategies. 
• Proficient in conducting pavement condition index surveys according to ASTM D6433 and ASTM D5340. 
• Proficient with regards to pavement materials and specifications. 
• Proficient in using FWD data to develop design recommendations. 
• Experience with the use of GPR data. 
• Proficient in developing design recommendations and writing pavement evaluation reports based on agency standards. 
• Prior Experience with PAVER/StreetSaver asset management software is desired. 
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.   
• Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.   
• Strong decision-making and risk-assessment skills.  
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and lead diverse teams. 
• The willingness and ability to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices.    
• A valid driver license and insurable driving record.   
• Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel (required); MS Access (desirable).   
• Critical thinking and analysis.   
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying 30+ pounds.   
• Working in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain.   
• The ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out of state.    

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 Pavement Engineer typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Associate or Senior Associate level. 

 Shannon & Wilson is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards package that includes the following benefits:  

• Employee stock ownership  
• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care and life insurance plans are offered to employees (and their families).  
• Pre-tax health and daycare FSA  
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions  
• 10 - 20 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees, based on years of experience (prorated for part-time employment) 
• Sick leave accrues based on state requirements 
• 9 paid holidays per year + 1 personal holiday  
• Paid volunteer day  
• Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty  
• Two weeks of paid parental leave  
• Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program 
• Mentorship Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Free parking  

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.