Staff Scientist

Schnabel EngineeringNewport News, VA
3d$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 apply to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Newport News, VA office is seeking an entry level (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. The successful candidate will be able and willing to travel nationally and internationally to support field work during design and construction of projects, particularly data center projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Geology or a related field such as Earth Sciences
  • 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
  • Willingness and ability to travel (up to 75%); and
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior internship or professional work in a related field
  • GIT certification

Responsibilities

  • Use GIS and GPS to aid in planning and executing geotechnical related field work
  • Observation and oversight of drilling including soil/rock logging and installation of monitoring wells
  • Oversight of subcontractors including drillers and traffic control
  • Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD and GIS
  • Assign and review laboratory tests
  • Observe geotechnical-related construction and perform materials testing
  • Plan and coordinate geotechnical and materials testing field work
  • Prepare field reports
  • Review geotechnical and materials testing reports
  • Perform calculations to support geotechnical designs
  • Provide support on preparation of geotechnical reports and proposals

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
  • Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
  • Long-term disability
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • Bonus program
  • Paid time off
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness program
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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