Staff Engineer - Earth & Environmental

Schnabel Engineering

23h•Hybrid

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 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. The E&E Richmond office of Schnabel is seeking a Staff Engineer 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 Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related major from an ABET-accredited program
0-2 years of professional experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including assignments that may last several weeks to months away from the office
Positive, outgoing attitude
Ability to coordinate, multi-task, and communicate with subcontractors, managers, and clients by phone, email, video-chat, and other means of communication
Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, hike difficult terrain, 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 drug screening

Nice To Haves

EIT certification
Prior internship or professional work in a related field (i.e. geotechnical engineering, construction, civil and environmental engineering, etc.)
Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D or similar drafting programs

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute geotechnical and site investigation field work
Use GIS/GPS and related technology to aid in planning and executing geotechnical and site investigation field work
Observe civil and environmental-related construction
Prepare field reports
Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to create plan sheets and figures for reports
Assign and review laboratory tests
Interpret data and perform calculations to support civil and environmental designs including, stormwater management and erosion and sediment control
Provide support on preparation of reports and proposals
Communicate with subcontractors, project managers, and clients about project progress and milestones to facilitate project performance
Support civil and environmental engineering projects with the preparation of construction permit documents, including land-disturbance permitting, solid waste permitting, and other permitting required for project construction
Support contractor bid analysis and review for various civil and environmental projects