Schnabel Engineering
Provides geotechnical, dam, tunnel engineering & earth‑retention foundation solutions worldwide.
Conduct field observations, material testing, and lab analyses on construction sites.
5 days ago
$16 - $22
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Charlottesville, VA
Field
Company Size
596 Employees
Service Specialisms
Geotechnical Engineering
Design
Construction
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Site Investigation
Sector Specialisms
Dam and Levee
Geoprofessional
Structures and Facilities
Tunnels and Underground
Water Supply, Conveyance, and Distribution
Construction Phase Services
Institutional
Highways and Bridges
Role
Description
test reporting
site observation
field testing
material testing
- Reporting of test results and site observations
- Field observation and testing during placement of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry, and sprayed-on fireproofing
Requirements
driver's license
construction
lab testing
high school
physical
communication
- Able to perform rudimentary mathematic computations
- Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history and motor vehicle record
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Candidates must be able to lift 50 - 75 pounds on an occasional basis and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, climb ladders and work outside
- Valid Driver’s License
- Attentive to detail
- Construction experience is preferred but not required
- Soil and concrete laboratory testing
- Possess good oral, written, communication, and organizational skills
- High School degree
Benefits
- Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
- Dental insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Wellness program
- Long-term disability
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Bonus program
- Medical insurance
- Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- must pass a background check including criminal history and motor vehicle record.
Company
Overview
Founded in 1956
Year Established
The company was established in 1956.
750 Million Revenue
Annual Revenue
Achieved approximately $750 million in revenue as of March 2025.
Top 250 Firm
ENR Ranking
Recognized as a Top 250 Design Firm by ENR.
- From its headquarters in Virginia, it blends technical design and on‑site build for tunnels, dams, foundations and retention systems.
- Typical projects include data center foundations, stadium ramp support, sewer installations and gravity‑retaining walls.
- Their team engineered thousands of earth‑retention systems—soldier piles, soil nails, secant piles, jet grouting, micropiles—spanning remote and urban sites.
- Known for pioneering permanent soil‑nail and tie‑back systems, turning temporary shoring solutions into long‑term engineering staples.
Culture + Values
30+ years
Experience-driven success
Leveraging over three decades of expertise to deliver consistent results for clients.
1000+ clients
Client trust and growth
A proven track record of delivering value to over a thousand clients across various industries.
98% success rate
Efficiency and outcomes
A highly efficient approach that consistently achieves desired outcomes for clients.
20+ offices
Nationwide presence
A comprehensive, nationwide network providing local expertise and global reach.
- A principled and proven company, trusted and transparent, always doing what we say we’re going to do to ensure that our clients and employees are protected from any unnecessary risk.
- Optimizing efficiencies by leveraging decades of experience to provide approaches that eliminate complexity and consistently deliver positive outcomes for our clients.
- Guided by the principles of our founder … commit daily to a proven system for success.
- Safety-oriented workplace culture with management involved in low-level operations and approachable leadership.
- Collaborative, team-focused environment where everyone works together.
- Nationwide design-build structure offering career autonomy and opportunity to work across field and office.
Environment + Sustainability
100% Solar-Powered
Facility Energy Source
Primary equipment facility in Strasburg, VA operates entirely on solar energy.
100% Petroleum-Based Recycling
Recycling Efficiency
All petroleum-based products are recycled, minimizing environmental impact.
100% Shop Towels Recycled
Waste Management
Utilizes recycled-cotton shop towels to reduce waste and environmental footprint.
100% Material Planning
Efficiency Measure
Implement meticulous material planning to minimize waste and optimize resource use.
- Prioritize battery-powered tools and equipment to reduce carbon emissions and eliminate fuel spills
- Replace heavy equipment engines with Tier IV models and use high-efficiency particulate filters to cut emissions
- Comprehensive spill-response plans and on-site kits to prevent and manage fuel or material leaks
- Stormwater pollution prevention via silt fencing and hay bales near waterways
- Use renewable wood materials in lagging projects and comply with LEED-certified sustainable materials
- Heat equipment facility with recycled oil and lubricants
- Employ fluid-recycling technology in jet-grouting to reduce cement use
- Digital documentation and power-monitoring to minimize waste
Inclusion & Diversity
- No publicly stated DEI strategy or measurable outcomes found on company website or LinkedIn
- No published gender breakdown or targets available