Schnabel Engineering · 2 weeks ago
Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer
Chadds Ford, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $110K/yr
6+ years expSchnabel Engineering is an employee-owned professional engineering and consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. The Chadds Ford, PA office is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to manage projects, provide engineering support, and oversee investigations and design phases, while working collaboratively within a team.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Project and task management
Provide engineering support on geotechnical projects during the exploration, design, and construction phases
Planning, performing, and overseeing subsurface investigation and testing programs
Preparing and/or reviewing field test logs and geological/engineering reports
Survey interpretation, calculation of quantities, and creation of various other supportive drawings and graphics
Development of geotechnical design drawings and specifications
Performing geological and geotechnical engineering analysis
Scheduling, coordination, and oversight of junior staff during subsurface investigations and deliverable development
Proposal development
Perform and oversee construction observation of specialty geotechnical works and foundation construction
Must be willing to travel; some overnight and out-of-town travel should be expected
Qualification
Required
6-10 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience
Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain a license within 6 months
Knowledge of design codes including IBC and AASHTO
Experience with ASD and LRFD design methodology
Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, MathCAD, gINT/OpenGround, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and data management computer programs
Experience with geotechnical analysis and design software such as: LPile, Group, Slope/W, Slide, Dips, RocFall, RocPlane, Settle3D
Very good oral and written communications skills
Strong professional work ethic and desire to perform at a high level
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and well-organized
Ability to navigate investigation and construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside
Valid driver's license and dependable transportation
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
Ability to pass a pre-employment screening
Preferred
Master's Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering is a plus
Previous soil/rock slope evaluation, remediation design, and construction experience is a plus
Prior experience with Transportation, Power/Energy, Water/Wastewater foundation/geotechnical designs, subsurface investigations and geotechnical recommendation reports is preferred
Prior experience with PennDOT projects is a plus
Benefits
Maternity leave
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Health, dental, life and disability insurance
Wellness program
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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Walter Rabe
President / CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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