Staff Geotechnical Engineer

Summary: Schnabel Engineering is an employee-owned engineering and consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. The company is seeking a motivated Staff Geotechnical Engineer to supervise subsurface explorations, perform calculations for geotechnical designs, and support the preparation of geotechnical reports. Responsibilities: - Supervise subsurface explorations at project site - Log test borings and other in-situ tests - Use GIS and GPS to aid in planning and executing geotechnical field work - Oversight of subcontractors including drillers, and traffic control - Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD and GIS - Assign and review laboratory tests - Perform calculations to support geotechnical designs - Provide support on preparation of geotechnical reports and proposals - Observe geotechnical-related construction and perform materials testing - Plan and coordinate subsurface explorations and geotechnical testing field work - Prepare field reports Required Qualifications: - 0-2 years of professional experience - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related engineering field from an ABET accredited University - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Positive attitude - Ability to multi-task - Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement - Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including assignments that may last several weeks to months away from the office - Ability to lift 50 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside - Must possess Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or have ability to obtain within 3 months of hire - Must possess a valid driver's license as driving is an essential function of the job - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Prior internship or professional work in a related field (i.e. geotechnical engineering, construction, civil engineering, etc.) - Master's degree in relevant field Required Skills: Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineer in Training (EIT) Important Skills: AutoCAD, GIS Nice-to-Have Skills: Multi-tasking, Field work willingness, communication, Positive attitude, work ethic Benefits: 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