Senior Staff Scientist

Schnabel Engineering•Newport News, VA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

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 Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 31 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. Are you looking for interesting, challenging, and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow and excel? If so, then apply to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Newport News office of Schnabel is seeking a Senior Staff Scientist to join our team of multi-disciplinary professionals. We are looking for a motivated candidate able to learn quickly, with a desire to develop both field and analytical skills, and a desire to be part of a strong team.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in either: Environmental Science or Geology
3+ years of professional experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Positive attitude
Ability to multi-task
Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
Strong organizational and time management skills
Willingness and ability to perform outdoor field work and travel
Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
Ability to pass a pre-employment screening (including drug screening)

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or professional work in a related field (i.e. water sampling, field documentation, laboratory analysis, etc)
Experience using EQuIS and/or Autodesk’s Civil 3D software packages

Responsibilities

Train and coordinate field teams.
Manage and collect field data working within a project team environment.
Lead in Health and Safety Plan preparation, daily safety meetings, and OSHA, HAZWOPER, and site-specific safety training.
Perform surface water, groundwater, and drinking water monitoring and soil sampling in accordance with field training and procedures.
Water quality testing and measurement.
Instrument calibration and record-keeping.
Use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of water testing equipment such as peristaltic pumps, bladder pumps, submersible pumps, water quality meters, handheld GPSs, and PIDs.
Collection and handling of laboratory samples.
Manage subcontractors including laboratories, drillers, supply vendors.
Observation and oversight of drilling including soil/rock logging and installation of monitoring wells.
Record field notes and document detailed site information.
Summarize and interpret environmental data on maps.
Prepare statistical evaluations on analytical data.
Prepare, review, and validate analytical laboratory data.
Technical writing and preparation of technical regulatory reports.