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Shannon & Wilson, also known as S & W, is an American geotechnical engineering and environmental consultancy firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington founded in 1954. It is founded by William L. Shannon and Stanley D. Wilson, both of which are alumni of Harvard University. The firm offers various geotechnical, geological and environmental services ranging from natural resources management to geophysical surveying for public and private sectors. The company’s markets include dams and levees, design and construction, energy, federal, industrial, property development, transportation, wastewater management, and waterfront facilities.

Founding
The firm is a manifestation of a revolution in civil engineering as a result of the birth of geotechnical engineering which became a new field by the mid 20th century. Radically new concepts were taking shape in soil and rock mechanics pioneered by Professor Arthur Casagrande, a leading figure in geotechnical engineering. The professor and his colleagues, including the founders of the firm, were in the process of establishing the foundation of what later came to be known as geotechnical engineering.

Staff
The company has grown to more than 300 employees in 11 offices nationwide.

Lawsuits
In 2002, Shannon & Wilson became involved in a lawsuit as a result of property damage initiated by landslides in a residential area on Perkins Lane on top of Magnolia Hill. The court ended up ruled in favor of Shannon & Wilson however.

Recognition
For more than half a century, Shannon & Wilson has played a major role in the design and construction of renowned public and private projects in the Puget Sound region. In recognition of their achievements, each year Shannon & Wilson sponsors the Stanley D. Wilson Memorial Lecture at the University of Washington, the Stanley D. Wilson Fellowship at the University of Illinois, and the William L. Shannon Fellowship at the University of Washington.

Notable projects

 * SR 520 Floating Bridge
 * Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement tunnel
 * Link light rail
 * Lower Meramec River Wastewater Treatment Plant
 * Baumgartner Tunnel

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