Schnabel Engineering · 1 day ago
Staff Engineer
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$57K/yr - $86K/yr
0+ years expSchnabel Engineering is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm focused on geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. They are seeking a motivated individual to develop field and analytical skills while working on projects that improve infrastructure and support local communities.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and execute geotechnical field work
Use GIS/GPS and related technology to aid in planning and executing geotechnical field work
Log test borings in the field
Observe geotechnical-related construction and perform materials testing
Prepare field reports
Use AutoCAD and GIS to create plan sheets and figures for reports
Assign and review laboratory tests
Interpret data and perform calculations to support geotechnical designs
Provide support on preparation of geotechnical reports and proposals
Communicate with subcontractors, project managers, and clients about project progress and milestones to facilitate project performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related major from an ABET-accredited program
0-2 years of professional experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including assignments that may last several weeks to months away from the office
Positive, outgoing attitude
Ability to coordinate, multi-task, and communicate with subcontractors, managers, and clients by phone, email, video-chat, and other means of communication
Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
Valid Driver's License
Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, hike difficult terrain, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Preferred
EIT certification
Geotechnical-focused undergraduate coursework is preferred
Prior internship or professional work in a related field (i.e. geotechnical engineering, construction, civil engineering, etc.)
Prior internship experience in construction materials testing
Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D or similar drafting programs
Benefits
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
Company
Schnabel Engineering
Schnabel Engineering is a civil engineering company that specializes geotechnical and tunnel engineering services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Walter Rabe
President / CEO
Chris Potter, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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