Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• Prepare boring logs using gINT and/or OpenGround Cloud software.
• 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.
• Perform project management activities including communicating resource needs, managing client expectations, planning and delegating work, management of project budgets, invoicing and backlog reporting.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level.
• 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 tests.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analysis and calculations.
• Develop geotechnical engineering scope of services and fee estimates.
• Manage client relationships and business development opportunities.
• Develop geotechnical engineering recommendations and write geotechnical engineering reports.
• Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD, GIS, and Microstation.

Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Effective time management and interpersonal skills.
• 3 to 8 years of professional experience in consulting geotechnical engineering.
• Proficiency with gINT and/or OpenGround Cloud software.
• Proficiency with standard geotechnical engineering analysis software such as LPILE, APILE and SHAFT, GeoStudio, Settle3D and FoSSA, or similar programs.
• Ability to perform field work and travel as needed.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside.
• Experience with Federal projects and the ability to obtain clearance to work on Department of Defense installations.
• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check.
• Demonstrated experience with geotechnical engineering for transportation projects, including NCDOT on-call and design-build projects.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint software.
• Professional Engineering registration in North Carolina or ability to obtain registration within 6 months of hire.
• AutoCAD, GIS, and Microstation skills suitable for developing geotechnical deliverables.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint software.
• Managerial/mentoring experience.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Experience with Microstation and/or OpenRoads software.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Dental insurance
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Bonus program
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance