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Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer

3 months ago

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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 27 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.

Job Description:

Schnabel Engineering is seeking an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer (0 to 5 years of professional experience) in our Blacksburg, Virginia office. We are looking for a motivated candidate to join our collaborative team and work on projects across the country as well as close to home.

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
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness program
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement
Job Responsibilities:
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage geotechnical field work
  • Communicate effectively with subcontractors, project managers, and clients
  • Log test borings and prepare boring logs
  • Review boring logs and material classifications
  • Assign, perform, and review laboratory tests
  • Interpret data and perform design calculations
  • Develop plans and figures using CAD and GIS programs
  • Assist in preparation of geotechnical proposals and reports
  • Observe geotechnical-related construction and prepare daily observation reports
Required Skills/Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related major from an ABET-accredited program
  • 0-5 years of professional experience
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including assignments that may last several weeks away from the office.
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds and physically be able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside
Desired Skills/Experience:
  • EIT certification
  • Completion of geotechnical-focused undergraduate and/or graduate level coursework
  • Prior internship or professional work in a related field
  • AutoCAD Civil3D, OpenGround, and/or GIS experience
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


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