Project Geotechnical Engineer

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 600+ employees in 28 offices throughout the United States.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

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 :

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a motivated Project Geotechnical Engineer with strong transportation experience to help support our growing Transportation business in Idaho.

The ideal candidates will have established relationships and experience delivering geotechnical engineering design services for bridge and highway projects in Idaho, particularly with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC).

This position is in our office in Boise, ID.

Job Responsibilities :

• Develop geotechnical engineering scope of services and fee estimates
• Planning and oversight of geotechnical investigations
• Manage geotechnical and construction phase observation and testing field work performed by others
• Assign, review, and interpret geotechnical laboratory test results
• Perform geotechnical engineering analysis and calculations
• Develop geotechnical engineering recommendations and write geotechnical engineering reports
• Perform project management activities including communicating resource needs, managing client expectations, planning and delegating work, management of project budgets, invoicing and backlog reporting
• Manage client relationships and business development opportunities
• Participate in professional organizations
• Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level
• Work as a team member within the geotechnical engineering department, the Boise office, and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources
• Occasionally perform field work such as construction observation and on-site client consultation

Required Skills / Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, Master’s degree preferred
• Professional Engineering registration in Idaho or ability to obtain registration with 6 months of hire
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in consulting geotechnical engineering
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally
• AutoCAD and GIS skills suitable for developing geotechnical deliverables
• Proficiency with gINT and / or OpenGround software
• Proficiency with standard geotechnical engineering analysis software such as LPILE, APILE and SHAFT, GeoStudio, Settle3D and FoSSA, AASHTOWare Pavement ME or similar programs
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task
• Effective analytical and time management skills
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Confidence and independence, with a shared sense of responsibility

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 drug screening

The compensation range for a Project Engineer is between $73,202 to $110,015. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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