Schnabel Engineering · 23 hours ago
Project Geotechnical Engineer
Sterling, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expSchnabel Engineering is a mid-size firm specializing in geotechnical, dam, and tunnel engineering projects. They are seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to manage complex projects, develop younger staff, and interact with clients while applying their expertise in geotechnical theory.
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Responsibilities
Develop geotechnical engineering scope of services and fee estimates
Planning and oversight of geotechnical investigations both domestically and internationally
Manage geotechnical and construction phase observation and testing field work performed by others
Assign, review and interpret geotechnical laboratory tests
Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD and GIS
Perform geotechnical engineering analysis and calculations
Develop geotechnical engineering recommendations and write geotechnical engineering reports
Perform project management activities including communicating resource needs, managing client expectations, planning and delegating work, management of project budgets, invoicing and backlog reporting
Manage client relationships and business development opportunities
Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level
Work as a team member within the geotechnical engineering department and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources
Occasionally perform field work such as construction observation and on-site client consultation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, Master's degree preferred
Professional Engineering registration in Virginia, Maryland or Washington DC, or ability to obtain registration with 6 months of hire
5+ years of professional experience in consulting geotechnical engineering
Willingness and ability to travel domestic and internationally
AutoCAD and GIS skills suitable for developing geotechnical deliverables
Proficiency with gINT software
Proficiency with standard geotechnical engineering analysis software such as LPILE, APILE and SHAFT, GeoStudio, Settle3D and FoSSA, or similar programs
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Confidence and independence, with a shared sense of responsibility
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
Benefits
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
Company
Schnabel Engineering
Schnabel Engineering is a civil engineering company that specializes geotechnical and tunnel engineering services.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Walter Rabe
President / CEO
Chris Potter, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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