Experienced Environmental Field Technician

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 600+ employees in 28 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

The Columbia, SC office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking an experienced Environmental Field Technician to join our environmental department and growing practice.  We are looking for a motivated and dedicated professional with attention to detail, a passion to continually develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team.  The position provides excellent long-term professional opportunities for candidates to develop their technical, project management, client service, and business development skills to advance their careers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute environmental field work including site reconnaissance, subsurface exploration, monitoring well installation, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, air/vapor sampling and monitoring/remediation activities
• Manage and coordinate activities of other less experienced field personnel
• Coordinate field activities with environmental subcontractors
• Executing environmental field work using tablets
• Documenting field work on all appropriate logs, field sheets and forms
• Use environmental monitoring equipment in the field
• Perform hazardous building materials surveys such as asbestos inspections and lead inspections
• Prepare test boring logs during drilling and perform field logging during other subsurface exploration or well installation
• QA/QC field data and components of report deliverables

Required Skills/Experience:

• High school diploma or Associate Degree
• 4+ years of field experience in: environmental science, geology or hydrogeology
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task 
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including assignments that may last a few weeks away from the office 
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches per applicable OSHA standards, climb ladders to access elevated spaces and building rooftops, and work outside in potentially challenging weather conditions

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Environmental remediation system operation and maintenance preferred
• Mechanically inclined is a plus
• Asbestos Inspector certification preferred
• Lead Inspector certification preferred 

The compensation range for an Engineering Technician is between $19.55/hr to $26.45/hr. 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