Senior Structural 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 700+ employees in 30 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.

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 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 Greensboro, NC office is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing practice.  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:

• Perform and/or review stability analyses, reinforced concrete design, and steel design for water and earth retaining structures associated with dams, spillways, buildings, and other hydraulic structures
• Prepare and/or review design drawings, reports, and technical specifications
• Perform inspections of dams and hydraulic structures
• Provide periodic construction observation and consultation
• Perform task and project-level management and coordination duties
• Mentor junior level structural engineering staff

Required Skills/Experience:

• Strong work ethic and desire to perform professionally at a high level
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Professional Engineering license to practice structural engineering or ability to seek reciprocity upon employment

• Relevant work experience of at least five (5) and up to seven (7) years in structural engineering preferred

• High proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD
• Experience with computer-aided structural analysis and finite element modeling
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside in various weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• High proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam
• Licensure as a Professional Structural Engineer
• Knowledge/experience with seismic design

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 Senior Engineer is between $83,386 to $133,355. 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.