• Staff Engineer

    Schnabel Engineering (Alpharetta, GA)


    Description

    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 Alpharetta, GA office is seeking an engineer with a background in hydraulics or water resources for a Staff Engineer level position to support our growing business. 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.

    Job Responsibilities:

    + Apply professional principles, complex numerical models, and innovative solutions to real-world problems as part of a team of engineers and scientists while under the supervision of senior engineering personnel

    + Assist in the preparation of CAD drawings for contract documents and reports with input and guidance from senior engineers in accordance with internal drafting procedures and guidelines

    + Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses

    + Collect data and measurements in the field

    + Perform design calculations for hydraulic structures including spillways, dam outlet works, diversion and check structures, measurement flumes, and other various raw water infrastructure

    + Ability to travel and work in the field is required

    Required Skills/Experience:

    + A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering (or related) from an ABET accredited program with an emphasis in Hydraulics, Hydrology, or Water Resources

    + 0-3 years of related professional experience

    + Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam/Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification, or ability to obtain EIT Certification within 6 months of hire.

    + Familiarity with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and GIS software is a plus, but not required. These programs are used extensively, so a willingness to learn them is a must.

    + Must possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

    + Positive attitude and self-motivation to grow professionally.

    Preferred Skills/Experience:

    + Familiarity with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and GIS software

    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 a Staff Engineer in Alpharetta is between $57,200 to $86,000. 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.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

     

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