Schnabel Engineering · 2 days ago
Staff Civil Engineer
Helena, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$57K/yr - $86K/yr
0+ years expSchnabel Engineering is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. They are seeking a Staff Civil Engineer to support their engineering group in Helena, Montana, focusing on the evaluation and design of dams and related infrastructure projects.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Analyze and design components related to water infrastructure, including gates, valves, bulkheads, pipelines, pumps, steel fabrications, reinforced concrete, geotechnical evaluations, and hydrologic analysis
Perform inspections of dams and hydraulic structures and collect data and measurements in the field
Develop engineering recommendations and write technical reports
Assist in the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications to be part of construction documents
Prepare 2D design drawings using AutoCAD
Prepare 3D design models and drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D & Autodesk Revit
Prepare engineer’s estimate of probable construction costs
Perform construction inspection with opportunities for longer-term field assignments
Work as a team member within the local office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources
Qualification
Required
0-5 years of design- and/or construction-oriented consulting engineering experience
A Bachelor's degree focused in civil engineering, from an ABET-accredited institution is required
Successful completion of the EIT and future ability to become a Licensed Professional Engineer
Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside
Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel
Experience and interest with the following types of projects: Dams, Hydropower plants, Pump stations, Intakes, Fish hatcheries, Large diameter pipelines and appurtenances, Machine design, Fabricated steel structures
Experience authoring calculations to solve engineering problems in both MathCAD and Excel
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Strong technical writing ability
Have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment
A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level
Candidates must submit a cover letter describing why they are interested in working at Schnabel and believe they are a good fit for this role
Successful completion of background checks, including criminal history, motor vehicle records, and credit checks
Ability to pass pre-employment screenings, including drug screening
Preferred
A master's degree in civil or structural engineering is preferred but not required
Proficiency with the latest version of AutoCAD & AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred)
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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President / CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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