Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Schnabel provides expertise and design for geotechnical, dam, and tunnel engineering projects worldwide. As a growing, mid-size company with 600 employees and 30 offices, Schnabel offers big-firm capabilities with small-firm responsiveness. Our designers, innovators, and industry experts have successfully tackled projects in remote locations, challenging environments, and for communities large and small across the U.S. and in over 130 countries.

We’re an ENR Top 250 Design Firm and we regularly provide engineering services on projects that lead to awards for our clients. Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel is an employee-owned firm that gives employees the opportunity to share financially in the growth of the company.

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 and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Sterling, VA office is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to join our growing practice. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team.

Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support on geotechnical projects during the exploration, design, and construction phases.
• Planning, performing, and overseeing subsurface investigation and testing programs.
• Preparing and/or reviewing field test logs and geological/engineering reports.
• Survey interpretation, calculation of quantities, and creation of various other supportive drawings and graphics.
• Development of geotechnical reports and specifications.
• Performing geological and geotechnical engineering analysis.
• Proposal development.
• Perform and oversee construction observation of specialty geotechnical works and foundation construction.
• Must be willing to travel; some overnight and out-of-town travel should be expected.
  
  

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree focused in civil engineering, from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 3 years of relevant work experience.
• EIT certification.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment.
  
  

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Master's degree in geotechnical engineering
  
  

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 $65,000 to $95,000 per year. 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.