• Project Geotechnical Engineer

    Schnabel Engineering (Sterling, VA)


    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:

    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

    Qualifications

    Education

    Preferred

    + Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

     

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

     

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