Staff Scientist - Earth & Environmental

Schnabel Engineering

1d•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 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 E&E Richmond office of Schnabel is seeking a 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, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or other related fields
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 outdoor field work, work outside of normal business hours, and overnight 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 Autodesk’s Civil 3D or GIS software packages
OSHA and/or HAZWOPER certifications

Responsibilities

Coordinate and collect field data working within a project team environment
Participate in Health and Safety Plan preparation, daily safety meetings, and OSHA, HAZWOPER, and site-specific safety training
Perform site inspections and investigations, including stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) inspections, wetland delineations, and erosion and sediment control inspections
Support civil and environmental engineering staff and 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
Review and interpretation of laboratory and field data
Oversight of subcontractors including laboratories, drillers, supply vendors
Observation and oversight of drilling including soil/rock logging and installation of instrumentation
Assist in inspection of site environmental conditions
Record field notes and document detailed site information
Summarize and interpret environmental data on maps
Technical writing and preparation of technical regulatory reports