Staff Structural Engineer - Dam Engineering
About The Position
Schnabel Engineering is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer with a structural emphasis, to join our talented dam engineering team in Seattle. Our firm is large enough to work on some of the most complex dam sites across North America, yet small enough to remain employee owned and deeply focused on dam engineering as a core practice area. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design, analysis and assessment of dams, spillways, gates, and related hydraulic structures while collaborating with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team including civil, geotechnical, hydraulic, and mechanical engineers. We are looking for a motivated candidate with an interest in developing both field and analytical skills, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program including coursework in concrete and steel design.
- EIT certification or ability to obtain the certification within a year of hiring and willingness to work towards a PE license.
- Ability to manage workload on several simultaneous projects.
- Professional oral and written communication skills.
- A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.
- Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, credit check.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in structural engineering.
- Coursework in finite element analysis.
- Experience/proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, ect.) and/or experience with finite element analysis software (Risa 3D, Staad.PRO, SAP2000, ect.).
- Experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience in consulting engineering.
- Experience in design of dams, spillways, gates, and related hydraulic structures.
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering activities throughout all phases of a project lifecycle, including investigation, evaluation, analysis, design, and engineering services during construction on dams and related hydraulics structures.
- Perform structural analysis and prepare detailed design calculations.
- Prepare construction drawings and technical specifications.
- Develop structural models using finite element modeling software (SAP2000, Risa 3D, Staad.PRO, or equivalent).
- Refer to applicable industry standards and building codes for appropriate loads, analysis procedures, and requirements (ASCE 7, ACI 318, ACI 350, Steel Design Manual, IBC, USACE Manuals, ect.)
- Assistance with responding to contractor’s submittals and questions during construction.
- Collaborate with other design disciplines and CAD designers on complex dam and related infrastructure design projects.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Work as a team member within the Seattle office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload.
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
