Staff Geologist

Schnabel Engineering•Blacksburg, VA

1d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a motivated Staff Geologist with an interest in working on 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. The Blacksburg, VA office is looking for a candidate to join their team of professional engineering geologists. 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 32 offices throughout the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in either: Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, or related Geological Science from an accredited program
0-3 years of relevant 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
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check.
Ability to pass a pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in either: Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, 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