Senior Civil / Dam Safety Engineer, Project Manager

Description

• Participate in risk assessments for dams and hydraulic structures.
• Assist in the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications to be part of construction documents.
• Preparation of reports, plans, and specifications.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level.
• Work as a team member within the Boise office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
• Manage projects through investigation, design, and construction.
• Work with business development and branch staff to effectively respond to requests for proposals or presentation of qualifications in other forums.
• Assist in negotiation of service area contracts and large engineering contracts for the firm.
• Analyze and design components related to dams and water infrastructure, including scoping and leading engineering evaluation and design tasks in one’s specific area of technical expertise.
• Develop and maintain a group of relationship-oriented clients that provide a continuous source of work for the firm.
• Perform inspections of dams and hydraulic structures and collect data and measurements in the field.
• Perform management duties related to obtaining signed contracts, verification of time sheets, reviewing and approving invoices, developing, and tracking project schedules and budgets.

Requirements

• 8-15+ years of relevant work experience in Geotechnical, Structural Engineering, or Water Resources is required
• A bachelor's degree focused in civil engineering, from an ABET-accredited institution is required. A master's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering is preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside
• A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel. There is an opportunity for field inspection assignments associated with this opening for candidates with relevant qualifications
• Excellent communication skills
• Construction management experience on large projects involving tunnels, dams, or other heavy civil components, with increasing level of responsibility
• Periodic travel will be required.
• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, credit check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• A Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance