Schnabel Engineering
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Schnabel Engineering, Owings Mills, Maryland, United States, 21117
Description
Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel's high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 600+ employees in 30 offices throughout the United States.
Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.
Benefit options include:
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
Job Description:
Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support our growing business in Baltimore, MD. Qualified candidates will be well-rounded, organized problem solvers with an interest in managing complex projects, working with a team of skilled engineers, and developing younger staff. The qualified candidate should possess detailed knowledge and practice of geotechnical theory associated with foundations, slope stability, ground improvement measures, etc., particularly on major infrastructure, transportation, commercial, state, federal and industrial projects.
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop geotechnical engineering scope of services and fee estimates
Planning and oversight of geotechnical investigations.
Manage/review geotechnical field work performed by others
Assign, review and interpret geotechnical laboratory tests
Perform/review geotechnical engineering analyses and calculations
Develop geotechnical engineering recommendations and write geotechnical engineering reports
Perform project management activities including communicating resource needs, managing client expectations, planning and delegating work, management of project budgets, invoicing and backlog reporting
Manage client relationships as required
Manage and mentor junior engineers and geologists commensurate with experience level
Work as a team member within the office and across the business unit in other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources
Participate in business development activities as instructed by the branch leader
Required Skills/Experience:
10+ years of relevant professional experience in consulting geotechnical engineering
Prior experience with geotechnical transportation related design and familiar with LRFD, AASHTO and other local DOT required design codes
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Professional Engineering license in Maryland or another US State
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Confidence and independence, with a shared sense of responsibility
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Master's Degree or higher in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering
Experience managing geotechnical services for design-build or other alternative delivery projects
Proficiency with gINT software and standard geotechnical engineering analysis software such as LPILE, APILE and SHAFT, OpenGround, Plaxis, GeoStudio, Settle3D and FoSSA, or similar programs
Prior experience providing geotechnical engineering services for agencies such as DDOT, VDOT, MDOT, PennDOT, WMATA, CSX, Amtrak, Norfolk Southern, or similar
Experience managing or supervising junior engineers
Other Requirements:
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
The compensation range for this position is between $87,556 to $140,022. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel's high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 600+ employees in 30 offices throughout the United States.
Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.
Benefit options include:
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
Job Description:
Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support our growing business in Baltimore, MD. Qualified candidates will be well-rounded, organized problem solvers with an interest in managing complex projects, working with a team of skilled engineers, and developing younger staff. The qualified candidate should possess detailed knowledge and practice of geotechnical theory associated with foundations, slope stability, ground improvement measures, etc., particularly on major infrastructure, transportation, commercial, state, federal and industrial projects.
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop geotechnical engineering scope of services and fee estimates
Planning and oversight of geotechnical investigations.
Manage/review geotechnical field work performed by others
Assign, review and interpret geotechnical laboratory tests
Perform/review geotechnical engineering analyses and calculations
Develop geotechnical engineering recommendations and write geotechnical engineering reports
Perform project management activities including communicating resource needs, managing client expectations, planning and delegating work, management of project budgets, invoicing and backlog reporting
Manage client relationships as required
Manage and mentor junior engineers and geologists commensurate with experience level
Work as a team member within the office and across the business unit in other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources
Participate in business development activities as instructed by the branch leader
Required Skills/Experience:
10+ years of relevant professional experience in consulting geotechnical engineering
Prior experience with geotechnical transportation related design and familiar with LRFD, AASHTO and other local DOT required design codes
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Professional Engineering license in Maryland or another US State
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Confidence and independence, with a shared sense of responsibility
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Master's Degree or higher in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering
Experience managing geotechnical services for design-build or other alternative delivery projects
Proficiency with gINT software and standard geotechnical engineering analysis software such as LPILE, APILE and SHAFT, OpenGround, Plaxis, GeoStudio, Settle3D and FoSSA, or similar programs
Prior experience providing geotechnical engineering services for agencies such as DDOT, VDOT, MDOT, PennDOT, WMATA, CSX, Amtrak, Norfolk Southern, or similar
Experience managing or supervising junior engineers
Other Requirements:
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
The compensation range for this position is between $87,556 to $140,022. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.