Senior Staff (Dams) Engineer

Schnabel Engineering•Pennsbury Township, PA

6d•$78,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer for its Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania office. The position involves working on dam and hydraulic-structure engineering projects as part of a team of engineers and scientists, under the supervision of senior engineering personnel. The role combines field work and analytical engineering, with opportunities to continue professional development. The engineer applies professional principles, complex numerical models, and innovative solutions to real-world problems. Work includes preparing plans, specifications, CAD drawings, and technical reports; performing hydraulic, geotechnical, and structural analyses and design calculations; conducting dam and hydraulic-structure inspections; and collecting field data. The position requires field work and travel, including assignments that may last several months away from the office. The compensation range is $78,000 to $110,000, and may vary based on geographic location and other factors. Schnabel is an employee-owned engineering and consulting firm with more than 700 employees in over 33 offices across the United States.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Positive attitude.
Ability to multitask.
Strong work ethic and 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.
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, such as geotechnical engineering, construction, or civil engineering.
Master's degree.
EIT certification.

Responsibilities

Apply professional principles, complex numerical models, and innovative solutions to real-world problems as part of a team under the supervision of senior engineering personnel.
Assist in preparing CAD drawings for contract documents and reports, following internal drafting procedures and guidelines and incorporating input from senior engineers.
Prepare complete plans and specifications for construction documents.
Develop engineering recommendations and write technical reports.
Perform design calculations for hydraulic structures, including spillways, dam outlet works, diversion and check structures, measurement flumes, and other raw water infrastructure.
Perform geotechnical analyses for embankment dams and interpret geotechnical data and laboratory testing.
Conduct geotechnical field explorations, including oversight of drilling and soil and rock sampling.
Perform structural analyses and prepare detailed design calculations for dams and hydraulic structures using applicable codes and standards.
Inspect dams and hydraulic structures.
Collect data and measurements in the field.