Staff Geologist

Schnabel Engineering•Lexington, KY

11d•$57,200 - $86,000

About The Position

Are you looking for interesting, challenging, and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Lexington, KY office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Staff Geologist to join our team of professional engineering geologists. We are looking for a motivated candidate with an interest in working on our nation’s critical infrastructure, a desire to develop both field and analytical skills, and a desire to be part of a strong team of geologists and engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in either: Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geophysics, or related Geological Science from an accredited program
Completion of geotechnical or geology focused undergraduate coursework
0-3 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 field work and travel
Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in either: Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geophysics, or related Geological Science from an accredited program
Prior internship or professional work in a related field (i.e., geotechnical engineering, construction, civil engineering, etc.)
Experience using groundwater modeling, Bentley’s OpenGround, Trimble’s SketchUp, Autodesk’s Civil 3D software packages, and/or rock stability/kinematics software
GIT or PG designation

Responsibilities

Plan, document, and report the results of geotechnical investigations including, but not limited to:
Logging of soil and rock test borings
Performance of in-situ testing
Installation of monitoring wells
Installation of geotechnical instrumentation
Collection of laboratory testing samples
Perform geotechnical instrumentation monitoring
Observe and document geotechnical-related construction
Perform materials testing
Prepare field reports
Prepare investigation work plans and geotechnical data reports
Create basic plans and figures using GIS, Google Earth, and AutoCAD
Support 3D modeling and design efforts for our heavy civil and dam safety projects