Entry Level Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

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 600+ employees in 29 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 eager to supplement and expand its current service offering to our clients in need of civil and geotechnical engineering services, particularly as they relate to investigations, planning and design for the mining, waste, power and transportation sectors. Qualified candidates will be well-rounded, organized problem solvers with excellent communication skills and an interest in solving technical challenges.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Support a sub-business unit in the field of geotechnical engineering to serve new and existing clients in our target market areas 
• Support of our existing civil and geotechnical team 
• Work with project teams on civil and geotechnical projects that involve CAD design, construction oversight, field work, data evaluation, engineering analysis and report preparation.
• Conduct field assignments, such as site mapping
• Increase cross-selling opportunities across business units 

Required Skills/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s in Civil, Geological or Environmental Engineering or equivalency
• Familiar with engineering field skills such as field measurement and mapping, soil sampling, and groundwater sampling
• Detailed oriented with strong analytical skill and a positive attitude as well as the ability to work both independently and on teams
• A willingness to perform a variety of assignments on short notice is valuable
• It is also beneficial to be comfortable in remote settings, with a can-do attitude, and a willingness to perform a variety of tasks as needed to complete an assignment and satisfy project demands
• Engineer in Training with the ability to receive a Professional Engineering License within 4 years

Desired Skills/Experience: 

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience
• Geotechnical exploration experience including drilling supervision, soil logging and classification, instrumentation
• Strong computer skills and experience with industry standard commercial computer software including: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and/or various engineering 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 this position is between $57,200 to $86,000 per year. 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.