Schnabel Engineering
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 650+ 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:
Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Helena, Montana office is seeking a temporary full-time intern with a Civil Engineering background to support our growing business. Our office is a high-performance engineering design shop with capabilities spanning every aspect of the project lifecycle including preparation of proposals, initial site investigations, preliminary design, final engineering design, and construction management. The emphasis for this position is broadening the intern's practical knowledge and experience by applying professional principles to real problems under the supervision of senior engineering personnel. We aim to provide valuable mentorship to our interns with local, in-office support from staff at all levels and exposure to client interactions, field work, and networking events.
The full-time position is expected to be held from May through August of 2026.
Job Responsibilities:
Assisting in performing hydrology and hydraulic design; structural design; geotechnical investigations and analyses; mechanical system analysis; and drafting using AutoCAD
Reviewing construction plans and technical specifications
Drafting, compiling, and proofreading reports
Assist with development of standard calculation templates using primarily Mathcad and Excel
Assistance with administrative work
Some travel may be required
Required Skills/Experience:
Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Bachelor's program
Possess good oral and written communication skills and literacy in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
Ability to work with direction as part of a team
Willingness to perform a variety of tasks including office and field work
A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.
Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Prior professional work or summer intern work in a related field
Junior, senior, and graduate students
Other Requirements:
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
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
The compensation range for a Civil Engineering Intern is between $18.00 to $25.00. 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 650+ 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:
Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Helena, Montana office is seeking a temporary full-time intern with a Civil Engineering background to support our growing business. Our office is a high-performance engineering design shop with capabilities spanning every aspect of the project lifecycle including preparation of proposals, initial site investigations, preliminary design, final engineering design, and construction management. The emphasis for this position is broadening the intern's practical knowledge and experience by applying professional principles to real problems under the supervision of senior engineering personnel. We aim to provide valuable mentorship to our interns with local, in-office support from staff at all levels and exposure to client interactions, field work, and networking events.
The full-time position is expected to be held from May through August of 2026.
Job Responsibilities:
Assisting in performing hydrology and hydraulic design; structural design; geotechnical investigations and analyses; mechanical system analysis; and drafting using AutoCAD
Reviewing construction plans and technical specifications
Drafting, compiling, and proofreading reports
Assist with development of standard calculation templates using primarily Mathcad and Excel
Assistance with administrative work
Some travel may be required
Required Skills/Experience:
Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Bachelor's program
Possess good oral and written communication skills and literacy in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
Ability to work with direction as part of a team
Willingness to perform a variety of tasks including office and field work
A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.
Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Prior professional work or summer intern work in a related field
Junior, senior, and graduate students
Other Requirements:
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
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
The compensation range for a Civil Engineering Intern is between $18.00 to $25.00. 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.