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.
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.
Benefit options include:
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
Job Description:
Are you looking for interesting 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 Greensboro,
NC office is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer to join our growing practice.
We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to
continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team.
Candidate does not need to be in Greensboro, NC, and can be remote.
Job Responsibilities:
Candidate will serve as a Senior Dam Safety Engineer. Major focus areas for the
role include:
Manage, execute, and provide technical support, in a team setting and on a
variety of challenging interdisciplinary infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities may include planning and managing geotechnical and geologic
field investigations, reviewing field investigation boring logs, evaluating
instrumentation and monitoring data, assigning project-specific soil and rock
laboratory testing, conducting engineering analyses and design specific to
soil and rock mechanics, foundation design, fill placement/ground
modification, embankment dam design, seepage evaluations, slope stability
analyses, and seismic analyses, as well as performing value engineering (VE)
and forensic studies.
Preparation and review of engineering reports, technical documents, and
presentations, for a variety of applications, projects, and clients.
Communicate with clients and regulators, establish goals and objectives for
project teams, and schedule and coordinate resources, to deliver projects on
time, within budget, and to the quality expectations of the client.
Manage and mentor junior engineering, commensurate with experience level.
Periodic travel will be required.
Contribute to maintaining and developing Schnabel’s strong brand in the
geotechnical and water markets through thought leadership embodied in
published papers, white papers, and participation at recognized conferences
and workshops.
Required Skills/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Geotechnical and/or Civil
Engineering, or related fields.
20+ years of experience in the dam safety engineering field.
Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to become registered within 6
months.
Relevant expertise with dams and water impounding structures, cofferdams, and
other hydraulic structures, including but not limited to seepage, static and
seismic stability analysis, liquefaction analysis, deformation analysis, and
foundation and settlement analysis.
Organized, self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial and team spirit.
Excellent English technical verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to occasionally travel to project sites, both local and remote,
and be able to lift heavy loads (up to 25 pounds).
Other Requirements:
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor
vehicle record, and credit check.
Ability to pass a pre-employment screening.
The compensation range for this position is between $180,000 to $215,000.
Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other
factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation
to all employees, regardless of their location.