Project 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:

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to support our growing business. Qualified candidates will be well-rounded, organized problem solvers with an interest in managing complex projects, working with a team of skilled engineers, and developing younger staff. The qualified candidate should possess detailed knowledge of geotechnical theory and have experience with report writing and client interaction. The successful candidate for this position will gain practical knowledge and experience while solving real-world engineering problems, in a fun and exciting atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop geotechnical engineering scope of services and fee estimates

Planning and oversight of geotechnical investigations both domestically and internationally

Manage geotechnical and construction phase observation and testing field work performed by others

Assign, review and interpret geotechnical laboratory tests

Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD and GIS

Perform geotechnical engineering analysis and calculations

Develop geotechnical engineering recommendations and write geotechnical engineering reports

Perform project management activities including communicating resource needs, managing client expectations, planning and delegating work, management of project budgets, invoicing and backlog reporting

Manage client relationships and business development opportunities

Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level

Work as a team member within the geotechnical engineering department and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources

Occasionally perform field work such as construction observation and on-site client consultation Required Skills/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineering registration in Virginia, Maryland or Washington DC, or ability to obtain registration with 6 months of hire

5+ years of professional experience in consulting geotechnical engineering

Willingness and ability to travel domestic and internationally

AutoCAD and GIS skills suitable for developing geotechnical deliverables

Proficiency with gINT software

Proficiency with standard geotechnical engineering analysis software such as LPILE, APILE and SHAFT, GeoStudio, Settle3D and FoSSA, or similar programs

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement

Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment

Confidence and independence, with a shared sense of responsibility 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

The compensation range for this position is between $73,202 to $110,015. 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.

EOE including Veterans and Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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