Senior Staff Engineer
About The Position
Schnabel Engineering is seeking a motivated Senior Staff Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing practice in the Columbia, SC office. The ideal candidate will have an interest in developing both field and analytical skills, a passion for professional development, and a desire to be part of a strong team. Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm specializing in earth and environment related problems, with high standards for quality, business ethics, and community concern. They are recognized as an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with over 700 employees across 32 offices in the United States and have been recognized as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for by CE News.
Requirements
- 0-3 years of relevant professional experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering 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 weeks 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.)
- EIT certification
Responsibilities
- Performs engineering calculations, analyses, and data gathering for moderately complex projects under the guidance of senior level staff.
- Prepares drawings, figures, plans, specifications, and technical reports for project deliverables.
- Collects, documents, and evaluates field, laboratory, and project data.
- Supports and/or conducts field investigations, inspections, testing, construction observation, and other project-related activities.
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
Entry Level
