Project Engineer - Dam/Tailings Dam Engineer
About The Position
The Knoxville office of Schnabel is excited to be hiring a Project Engineer – Dam/Tailings Dam Engineer. Our office focuses on the evaluation, design and construction of dams and associated structures, and facilities including many coal refuse tailings dams. We provide selective, high-end engineering consultation and solutions to public and private sector clients in the East and across the US. Example projects include inspection, evaluation, design and construction of dams and spillways; dam safety risk assessments; and outlet works for projects located across the United States. We also team with our geo-professional business group to provide geotechnical engineering for transportation projects, landslide and slope stability evaluations and repairs, and excavation support systems.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is required.
- 5+ years of design- and/or construction-oriented consulting engineering experience.
- PE licensure.
- High proficiency in writing and reviewing reports in English.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at an elevated level.
- Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel.
- Experience and interest in the following types of projects: Embankment and concrete dams, Spillways, Dam safety risk assessments, Landslide and slope stability evaluations, Design of retaining walls and slope repairs, Design of excavation support systems.
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering.
- Experience with the latest version of AutoCAD & AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and design components related to dams and water infrastructure.
- Slope stability and seepage analyses.
- Filter compatibility analyses and evaluation of internal erosion.
- Analysis of settlement and lateral earth pressures.
- Analysis of liquefaction and seismic performance of embankment dams.
- Preparation of reports, plans, and specifications.
- Learn risk-informed approaches for evaluating dams and potential failure modes.
- Assist with risk assessments for dams and hydraulic structures.
- Develop engineering recommendations and write technical reports.
- Scope and performing geotechnical explorations and laboratory testing programs.
- Perform inspections of dams and hydraulic structures and collect data and measurements in the field.
- Assist in the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications to be part of construction documents.
- Perform construction inspections.
- Assist project managers with project coordination and administrative tasks.
- Work as a team member within the Knoxville office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
- Engage in mentoring through on-the-job opportunities and Schnabel’s internal training programs.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
