Senior Geologist

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project/Senior Geologist to join our team of engineering geologists in our Greensboro, NC or Denver, CO office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to contribute to our efforts on challenging dam, tunnel, and geohazard projects across the United States.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing advanced geotechnical investigations, including the creation of drilling program plans, managing field personnel, and performing quality control and quality assurance of boring logs and material classifications. Additionally, the candidate will prepare boring logs and drawings using OpenGround software, assign and perform laboratory tests, and provide support on the preparation of reports and proposals.

• Plan and manage detailed and technically advanced geotechnical investigations
• Support the creation of drilling program plans (DPPs)
• Manage activities of other field personnel
• QA/QC boring logs and material classifications
• Occasionally log test borings
• Prepare boring logs and drawings using OpenGround software
• Assign, perform, and review laboratory tests
• Perform calculations to support designs
• Provide support on the preparation of reports and proposals
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) of engineering geology for potential failure mode analyses, risk analyses, and design and construction projects

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, Geology, or related Science
• 5 or more years of professional experience (8 years preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including assignments that may last a few weeks away from the office
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside

• Prior professional work in a related field
• Master's Degree in related field preferred
• OpenGround, CADD, and/or GIS experience preferred
• PG and/or CEG Licensure preferred

• 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

Schnabel Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a competitive and equitable compensation package to all employees, regardless of their location.