Schnabel Engineering · 3 days ago
Staff Scientist/Geologist
Glen Allen, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$57K/yr - $86K/yr
0+ years expSchnabel Engineering is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm focused on solving problems related to the earth and environment. The Richmond, VA office is seeking an entry level Staff Scientist to support field work during design and construction of projects, particularly data center projects, using GIS and GPS technologies.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Use GIS and GPS to aid in planning and executing geotechnical related field work
Observation and oversight of drilling including soil/rock logging and installation of monitoring wells
Oversight of subcontractors including drillers and traffic control
Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD and GIS
Assign and review laboratory tests
Observe geotechnical-related construction and perform materials testing
Plan and coordinate geotechnical and materials testing field work
Prepare field reports
Review geotechnical and materials testing reports
Perform calculations to support geotechnical designs
Provide support on preparation of geotechnical reports and proposals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Geology or a related field such as Earth Sciences
0-3 years of professional experience
Excellent oral and written 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 outdoor field work
Willingness and ability to travel (up to 75%)
Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside
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
Prior internship or professional work in a related field
GIT certification
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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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Walter Rabe
President / CEO
Chris Potter, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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