Senior Engineer

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 650 employees in 30 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: 

Schnabel Engineering is eager to supplement and expand its current service offering to our clients in need of civil and geotechnical engineering services, particularly as they relate to investigations, planning and design for the mining, waste, power and transportation sectors. Qualified candidates will be well-rounded, organized problem solvers with excellent communication skills and an interest in solving technical challenges.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage multidisciplinary infrastructure projects through concept, investigation, design, and construction including budget, schedule, coordination, and task scope.
• Participate in risk assessments for dams and hydraulic structures.
• Perform inspections of dams and hydraulic structures and collect data and measurements in the field.
• Assist in analyzing and designing components related to dams and water infrastructure, including scoping and leading engineering evaluation and design tasks.
• Collaborate with and lead multidiscipline teams through the design process.
• Assist in preparation of reports, plans, and specifications.
• Work as a team member remotely across various Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a group of relationship-oriented clients that provide a continuous source of work for the firm.
• Assist with developing engineering proposals and qualification statements
• Perform management duties related to obtaining signed contracts, reviewing and approving invoices, developing, and tracking project schedules and budgets.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level.
• Periodic travel may be required.

Required Skills/Experience:

• A bachelor's degree focused in civil engineering, from an ABET-accredited institution
• 10 years of relevant work experience in geotechnical, structural, water resources, or other engineering-related fields
• A Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire
• Project and/or construction management experience
• Attention to detail and well organized
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel.  There is an opportunity for field inspection assignments associated with this opening for candidates with relevant qualifications
• A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive attitude

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 

The compensation range for this position is between $87,556 to $140,022. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.

Salary : $87,556 - $140,022