Description

　　Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 500+ employees in 25 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 maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

　　Job Description:

　　Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer (0 to 5 years of professional experience) in our Blacksburg, Virginia office. We are looking for a motivated candidate to join our collaborative team and work on projects across the country as well as close to home.

　　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

　　8 Paid Holidays

　　Wellness program

　　Professional development and tuition reimbursement

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Plan, coordinate, and manage geotechnical field work

　　Communicate effectively with subcontractors, project managers, and clients

　　Log test borings and prepare boring logs

　　Review boring logs and material classifications

　　Assign, perform, and review laboratory tests

　　Interpret data and perform design calculations

　　Develop plans and figures using CAD and GIS programs

　　Assist in preparation of geotechnical proposals and reports

　　Observe geotechnical-related construction and prepare daily observation reports

　　Required Skills/Experience:

　　Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related major from an ABET-accredited program

　　0-5 years of professional experience

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills

　　Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including assignments that may last several weeks away from the office.

　　Ability to multi-task

　　Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement

　　Ability to lift 60 pounds and physically be able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside

　　Desired Skills/Experience:

　　EIT certification

　　Completion of geotechnical-focused undergraduate and/or graduate level coursework

　　Prior internship or professional work in a related field

　　AutoCAD Civil3D, OpenGround, and/or GIS experience

　　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

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)