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Description

Schnabel Engineering is an employee-owned, professional consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in dam, geotechnical, geostructural, and tunnel engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities they live in, and support are a vital part of who we are and what we offer. Founded in 1956, Schnabel has experienced tremendous success and growth through its dedication to excellence in client service, high quality, and value-added solutions. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and Top 10 Dams and Reservoirs Design Firm with over 700+ employees in 31 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, life and disability. Engagement in Schnabel’s wellness program offers incentives for employees to pursue a healthy lifestyle, and the firm rewards employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

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 senior-level Geotechnical and Pavement Engineer to join our office. The selected candidate for this position will assist project managers with the design pavement design projects and will provide support during construction.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Provide pavement design engineering services while working within the transportation agency design team. Services will range from performing individual engineering tasks within established procedures to serving as a project manager for multiple design projects.

+ Travel to project sites within Maryland and evaluate the conditions of the pavements and geotechnical concerns. Project responsibilities include providing geotechnical recommendations and pavement design and technical assistance to other agencies.

+ Perform pavement design and analysis of new pavements and rehabilitation of existing pavements using AASHTO-93 and MEPD methodologies.

+ Perform pavement condition surveys on flexible and rigid pavements throughout the state of Maryland.

+ Determine existing conditions based on available state records to identify projects needs.

+ Prepare clear and correct written reports of the project including investigations, tests, design assumptions and recommendations.

+ Attend meetings and represent the agency.

+ Manage multiple projects at the same time.

+ Plan and coordinate geotechnical field work.

+ Assign and review laboratory tests.

Required Skills/Experience:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

+ Strong grasp of soil mechanics and pavement design fundamentals

+ Excellent understanding of pavement management concepts and ability to identify pavement distress types and causes

+ Experience analyzing nondestructive testing data (FWD and GPR)

+ Good understanding of GIS tools and concepts

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills

+ Attention to detail and well-organized

+ Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement

+ Ability to work independently or as part of a team

+ Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation

+ Physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside

Desired Skills/Experience:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (with a concentration in geotechnical and pavement engineering) from an ABET-accredited program

+ 10+ years of professional geotechnical and or pavement design experience

+ PE certification, or the ability to obtain certification prior to employment

+ Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation

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 $85,000 to $150,000. 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

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

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.