Entry-Level (Staff) Geotechnical Engineer

Schnabel Engineering • Owings Mills, MD

1d • $62,400 - $86,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a motivated Entry-Level (Staff) Engineer to join their growing practice in the Baltimore, MD office. This role is ideal for someone looking for interesting and meaningful work in a fun and flexible atmosphere with opportunities to learn, grow, and excel. The company focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of relevant professional experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including assignments that may last several months away from the office
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license as driving is an essential function of the job
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or professional work in a related field (i.e. geotechnical engineering, construction, civil engineering, etc.)
• Master’s degree
• EIT certification

Responsibilities

• Use GIS and GPS to aid in planning and executing geotechnical field work
• Log test borings
• Oversight of subcontractors including drillers, and traffic control
• Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD and GIS
• Assign and review laboratory tests
• Perform calculations to support geotechnical designs
• Provide support on preparation of geotechnical reports and proposals
• 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

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
• Maternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level