Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 500 employees in 25 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit options include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. Our Boise, Idaho, office is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support our growing engineering group. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion for continued development, and a desire to be part of and support a strong multi-disciplinary team. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Editing and proofing of technical reports and correspondence
• Onboarding new staff
• Directing phone calls
• Directing all incoming mail and preparing outgoing packages
• Compiling and bookmarking pdfs
• Copying and scanning documents
• Assembling bound copies of reports
• Ordering lunches for on-site training/presentations
• Planning and coordinating office social events
• Maintaining inventory of equipment, office and kitchen supplies
• Making travel arrangements
• Assisting in local marketing and business development efforts and documentation
• Maintaining a schedule of conferences/exhibit displays
• Maintaining Employee PE and PG renewals records
• Providing Branch Leader and Departmental support as needed
• Other miscellaneous duties

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year related experience in office administration. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 3 years’ related experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment screening