Senior Staff Scientist

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 700 employees in 31 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, challenging, and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then apply to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Newport News office of Schnabel is seeking a Senior Staff Scientist to join our team of multi-disciplinary professionals. We are looking for a motivated candidate able to learn quickly, with a desire to develop both field and analytical skills, and a desire to be part of a strong team.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Train and coordinate field teams.
• Manage and collect field data working within a project team environment.
• Lead in Health and Safety Plan preparation, daily safety meetings, and OSHA, HAZWOPER, and site-specific safety training.
• Perform surface water, groundwater, and drinking water monitoring and soil sampling in accordance with field training and procedures.
• Water quality testing and measurement.
• Instrument calibration and record-keeping.
• Use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of water testing equipment such as peristaltic pumps, bladder pumps, submersible pumps, water quality meters, handheld GPSs, and PIDs.
• Collection and handling of laboratory samples.
• Manage subcontractors including laboratories, drillers, supply vendors.
• Observation and oversight of drilling including soil/rock logging and installation of monitoring wells.
• Record field notes and document detailed site information.
• Summarize and interpret environmental data on maps.
• Prepare statistical evaluations on analytical data.
• Prepare, review, and validate analytical laboratory data.
• Technical writing and preparation of technical regulatory reports.

Required Skills/Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree in either: Environmental Science or Geology
• 3 years of professional experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Willingness and ability to perform outdoor field work and travel
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.

Desired Skills/Experience: 

• Prior internship or professional work in a related field (i.e. water sampling, field documentation, laboratory analysis, etc)
• Experience using EQuIS and/or Autodesk’s Civil 3D software packages

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 (including drug screening)

The compensation range for this position is between $65,000 to $95,600. 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 : $65,000 - $95,600