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Staff Civil Engineer

Schnabel Engineering

The Role

Overview

Civil Engineer role focusing on hydraulic structures design, field work, and report preparation.

Key Responsibilities

  • inspections
  • construction docs
  • data collection
  • technical reports
  • cad drawings
  • design calculations

Tasks

-Perform inspections of dams and hydraulic structures. -Prepare complete plans and specifications to be part of construction documents. -Collect data and measurements in the field. -Develop engineering recommendations and write technical reports. -Assist in the preparation of CAD drawings for contract documents and reports with input and guidance from senior engineers in accordance with internal drafting procedures and guidelines. -Apply professional principles, complex numerical models, and innovative solutions to real-world problems as part of a team of engineers and scientists while under the supervision of senior engineering personnel. -Perform design calculations for hydraulic structures including spillways, dam outlet works, diversion and check structures, measurement flumes, and other various raw water infrastructure.

Requirements

  • autocad civil3d
  • eit
  • master's
  • driver's license
  • work ethic
  • communication

What You Bring

-Prior internship or professional work in a related field (i.e. geotechnical engineering, construction, civil engineering, etc.) -EIT certification -Master’s degree -Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D -Must possess a valid driver’s license as driving is an essential function of the job -Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check -Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including assignments that may last several months away from the office -0-2 years of professional experience -Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening -Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement -Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field -Excellent oral and written communication skills -Ability to multi-task

Benefits

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

The Company

About Schnabel Engineering

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Dam and Levee

Geoprofessional

Structures and Facilities

Tunnels and Underground

Water Supply, Conveyance, and Distribution

Construction Phase Services

Institutional

Highways and Bridges

Water/Wastewater

Mining

Hydrology

Materials Testing Services

Geotechnical Engineering

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Environmental Services

Geophysical

Environmental

Geosciences

Visa Sponsorship

-position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Security Clearance

-must pass a background check that may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check.