Senior Geotechnical Dam Engineer
About The Position
Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Dam Engineer with expertise in the evaluation, design, rehabilitation, and construction of embankment dams, levees, and hydraulic structures. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership on dam safety projects while managing client relationships, mentoring staff, and contributing to the growth of Schnabel's dam engineering practice in Texas. Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 32 offices throughout the United States. Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas (preferred) or the ability to obtain reciprocity upon employment.
- At least 12 years of relevant technical experience in inspection, evaluation, design and construction of dams and hydraulic structures.
- Texas experience is preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of applicable state and federal dam safety design methodologies, policies and regulations.
- Experience with project management, client management, business development, and staff management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail and well-organized.
- A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
- 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
- A Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Proficiency with common computer-aided analyses and modeling programs applicable to geotechnical engineering.
- Experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience with construction of earth dams, concrete dams, and hydraulic structures.
Responsibilities
- Lead geotechnical investigations and evaluations for dams and hydraulic structures.
- Perform and oversee seepage analyses, slope stability analyses, internal erosion evaluations, and foundation assessments.
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
- Develop rehabilitation and risk-reduction measures for existing dams.
- Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to contractor questions, reviewing submittals, and conducting site visits.
- Manage complex dam engineering projects from planning through construction.
- Develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.
- Monitor project financial performance and resource utilization.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Schnabel offices.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships with dam owners, utilities, governmental agencies, and water resource organizations.
- Support business development efforts through networking, conference participation, and strategic client engagement.
- Lead and contribute to proposals, qualifications packages, and interviews.
- Assist with negotiating professional services contracts.
- Mentor and supervise engineers and technical staff.
- Support professional development and technical growth of junior staff.
- Participate in recruiting and staff development initiatives.
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
Senior
