Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! The Bosie, ID office is seeking a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to support our growing business. Qualified candidates will be well-rounded, organized problem solvers with excellent communication skills and an interest in solving technical challenges. The qualified candidate should possess detailed knowledge of geotechnical theory and have experience with report writing and client interaction. The successful candidate for this position will gain practical knowledge and experience while solving real-world engineering problems under the supervision and mentoring of senior engineering personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, Master’s degree preferred
- Professional Engineering registration in Idaho or ability to obtain registration within 6 months of hire
- 5+ years of professional experience in consulting geotechnical engineering
- Proficiency with standard geotechnical engineering analysis software such as LPILE, APILE and SHAFT, GeoStudio, and Settle3D, or similar programs.
- AutoCAD and GIS skills suitable for developing geotechnical deliverables
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Ability to multi-task
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience with geotechnical engineering for transportation projects, and/or power and energy projects
- Managerial/mentoring experience
- Experience with Deltek Vantage Point software
- Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint software
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 and GIS
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
