Benefits

SHN entered the annual Humboldt Builders Exchange golf tournament (L to R: Garry Rees (Planning), Chris Newell (CAD), Mike Lyell (Surveying), and Jordan Ludtke (Engineering)

At SHN, people are our most precious resource and employee wellbeing is the foundation of our success.

SHN offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package addressing physical, financial, and emotional wellness. 

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision). Employees may join our plans on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. SHN pays 90% of employee premiums and 75% of dependent premiums for a ‘platinum’ level HRA medical plan. SHN offers Dental and Vision plans, paying 50% of premiums for both employees and dependents.
Retirement Program. Employees are immediately eligible to enroll in SHN's "Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan." Both pre-tax and post-tax contributions are available. To receive SHN’s maximum matching contribution of 4%, an employee would defer 5% of their compensation. Our investment advisors also offer free, one-on-one financial counseling for individuals and families.
PTO. SHN offers a combined holiday and vacation accrual program, which allows greater flexibility for planning time off. The accrual schedule is between 18.5 or 28.5 days per year depending on length of service. PTO has no accrual cap.
Sick Leave. SHN meets or exceeds state mandated sick leave. A full-time employee receives 48 hours of leave per year. Sick leave rolls over from year to year and does not have a cap.
Life Insurance. Employees are immediately eligible and enrolled in a life insurance policy paid for by SHN.
Flexible Spending Account. Employees may contribute pre-tax earnings to an FSA covering qualified health care and dependent care expenses.
Wellness Incentives and Rewards. For employees participating in an SHN group medical plan, there are free, voluntary programs providing coaching, healthy habit-building, and fitness challenges that incentivize wellness. Participants can earn up to $300 cash per year.
Employee Assistance Program. SHN offers confidential counseling and educational services that help employees and their families cope with a possible crisis or other stressful situations such as depression and anxiety, legal issues, work concerns, or child and elder care concerns.
Voluntary Indemnity Plans. Voluntary plans include short-term disability, long-term disability, additional life insurance for employee and spouse, critical illness and accident. These plans are employee paid.
Employee Health Insurance Advocacy. When there are questions about health insurance, employees have access to a team of insurance advocates who have the knowledge and tools to assist with health benefit issues such as choosing the right plans, helping understand EOB’s (Explanation of Benefits forms), and effectively resolving claim disputes.
Pet Benefits. SHN is pet-friendly, allowing friendly dogs in the workplace. We also offer two pet benefit programs – a pet products discount program and a full pet insurance program.

Other SHN benefits that are integral to our company culture and may vary per office:

  • SWAG (aka SHN logo’d hoodies, mugs and hats, etc.)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Annual and spot bonuses for outstanding and innovative performance
  • Referral bonuses
  • Monthly birthday celebrations
  • BBQ picnics
  • “Business casual” dress
  • Complimentary coffee, tea, snacks and kitchen facilities
  • Shower facilities
  • Use of Corporate Costco Membership

We specialize in civil, environmental, and geotechnical engineering; geosciences; planning and permitting; surveying and drones; environmental and biological sciences; and materials testing and special inspections.