Senior Geotechnical Engineer

2 days ago


Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Schnabel Engineering Full time
About Schnabel Engineering

Schnabel Engineering is a professional consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, geostructural, and tunnel engineering. With a strong focus on quality, business ethics, and community involvement, we strive to deliver exceptional solutions to our clients.

Job Description

We are seeking a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Knoxville, TN. As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for developing geotechnical engineering scope of services, planning and overseeing geotechnical investigations, and managing geotechnical and construction phase observation and testing field work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop geotechnical engineering scope of services and fee estimates
  • Plan and oversee geotechnical investigations
  • Manage geotechnical and construction phase observation and testing field work
  • Assign, review, and interpret geotechnical laboratory tests
  • Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD and GIS
  • 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
  • Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level
  • Work as a team member within the geotechnical engineering department and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources
  • Occasionally perform field work, such as logging test borings, construction observation, and on-site client consultation
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, Master's degree preferred
  • Professional Engineering registration or ability to obtain registration within 2 years of hire
  • 5+ years of professional experience in consulting geotechnical engineering
  • AutoCAD and GIS skills suitable for developing geotechnical deliverables
  • Proficiency with gINT software
  • Proficiency with standard geotechnical engineering analysis software, such as GeoStudio, RocScience, or similar programs
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Ability to multi-task
  • 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
  • Effective time management and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside
  • Ability to perform field work and travel as needed
Desired Skills/Experience
  • Demonstrated experience with geotechnical engineering for dam projects, including design-build
  • Managerial/mentoring experience
  • Experience with Deltek Vantage Point software
  • Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint software
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 $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.

Schnabel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.



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