Schnabel Engineering · 8 hours ago
Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer
Wilmington, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$73K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expSchnabel Engineering is a growing company providing expertise in geotechnical, dam, and tunnel engineering projects. They are seeking a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to support their practice in North Carolina, where the candidate will develop engineering scopes, manage investigations, and mentor junior engineers.
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Responsibilities
Develop geotechnical engineering scope of services and fee estimates
Planning and oversight of geotechnical investigations
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, GIS, and Microstation
Prepare boring logs using gINT and/or OpenGround Cloud software
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 logging test borings, construction observation and on-site client consultation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Professional Engineering registration in North Carolina or ability to obtain registration within 6 months of hire
3 to 8 years of professional experience in consulting geotechnical engineering
AutoCAD, GIS, and Microstation skills suitable for developing geotechnical deliverables
Proficiency with gINT and/or OpenGround Cloud 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
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
Effective time management and interpersonal skills
Positive attitude
Ability to multi-task
Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside
Ability to perform field work and travel as needed
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
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Demonstrated experience with geotechnical engineering for transportation projects, including NCDOT on-call and design-build projects
Experience with Microstation and/or OpenRoads software
Managerial/mentoring experience
Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint software
Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint software
Experience with Federal projects and the ability to obtain clearance to work on Department of Defense installations
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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Walter Rabe
President / CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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