Senior Geologist

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 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
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Are you looking for interesting, challenging, and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then apply to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Richmond, and Charlottsville offices of Schnabel are seeking a Senior Geologist to join our team of multi-disciplinary professionals. We are looking for a motivated candidate able to learn quickly, with a desire to develop both field and analytical skills, and a desire to be part of a strong team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Project and task management including proposal production, client service, financial tracking, and deadline management
• Train, mentor, and coordinate junior staff;
• Lead Health and Safety Plan preparation and project safety;
• Coordinate and manage surface water, groundwater, and drinking water monitoring and soil sampling and monitoring;
• Manage contracts and financials for subcontractors including laboratories, drillers, surveyors, supply vendors, etc.;
• Design and oversight of drilling programs including soil/rock logging and installation of monitoring wells;
• Perform quality control review field documentation;
• Interpret special and environmental data such as on isoconcentration and potentiometric surface maps;
• Perform laboratory data validation and statistical evaluations on analytical data;
• Prepare technical reports and proposals;
• Participate in business development and professional organizations.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in either:
• Environmental Science or Geology
• 10-20 years of professional experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Regulatory knowledge and experience with RCRA, CWA, and CERCLA
• Project management experience
• Strong technical writing skills
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Willingness and ability to perform outdoor field work and travel, as needed; and
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Prior professional work in a related field (i.e. environmental consulting, project management, etc.)
• Experience using EQuIS and/or Autodesk’s Civil 3D software packages

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 (including drug screening)

The compensation range for this position is between $88,000 to $124,000. 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.