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. Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing company through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

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:

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Staff Scientist (geologist) in our Blacksburg, Virginia office. We are looking for a motivated candidate to join our collaborative team and work on projects close to home and across the country.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and document geotechnical field work
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors, project managers, and clients
• Log test borings and prepare boring logs
• Review boring logs and material classifications
• Assign, perform, and review laboratory tests
• Develop basic plans and figures using CAD and GIS programs
• Assist in preparation of geotechnical proposals and reports
• Observe geotechnical-related construction and prepare daily observation reports

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in either:
• Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, Geophysics, or related Geological Science from an accredited program
• Completion of geotechnical or geology focused undergraduate coursework
• 0-3 years of professional experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including assignments that may last several weeks away from the office.
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and physically be able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Prior internship or professional work in a related field (e.g., geotechnical engineering, construction, civil engineering, etc.)
• AutoCAD Civil3D, OpenGround, and/or GIS experience
• GIT designation

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 drug screening