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Schnabel Engineering is an employee-owned, professional consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in dam, geotechnical, geostructural, and tunnel engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities they live in, and support are a vital part of who we are and what we offer. Founded in 1956, Schnabel has experienced tremendous success and growth through its dedication to excellence in client service, high quality, and value-added solutions. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and Top 10 Dams and Reservoirs Design Firm with over 700+ employees in 31 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 health, dental, life and disability. Engagement in Schnabel’s wellness program offers incentives for employees to pursue a healthy lifestyle, and the firm rewards employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

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:

We are seeking a mid-level Civil Engineer with a structural emphasis to join our talented dam engineering team. Our firm is large enough to work on some of the most complex dam sites across North America, yet small enough to remain employee owned and deeply focused on dam engineering as a core practice area. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design, analysis and assessment of dams, spillways, gates, and related hydraulic structures while collaborating with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team including civil, geotechnical, hydraulic, and mechanical engineers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform the following structural engineering tasks:
• Perform engineering activities throughout all phases of a project lifecycle, including investigation, evaluation, analysis, design, and engineering services during construction on dams and related hydraulics structures.
• Perform structural analysis and prepare detailed design calculations.
• Prepare construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Develop structural models using finite element modeling software (SAP2000, Risa 3D, Staad.PRO, or equivalent).
• Refer to applicable industry standards and building codes for appropriate loads, analysis procedures, and requirements (ASCE 7, ACI 318, ACI 350, Steel Design Manual, IBC, USACE Manuals, ect.)
• Assistance with responding to contractor’s submittals and questions during construction.
• Collaborate with other design disciplines and CAD designers on complex dam and related infrastructure design projects.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Work as a team member within the Seattle office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload.

Required Skills/Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in civil engineering; work may consist of geotechnical analysis and design, geologic engineering, engineering geology, or hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, structural engineering, or other related field with specific emphasis in dam design or dam safety
• Licensed Professional Engineer and the ability to obtain reciprocity
• Experience in design of dams, spillways, gates, and related hydraulic structures.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal dam safety design methodologies, policies, and regulations
• Experience/proficiency with common computer-aided analysis and modeling programs applicable to dam engineering
• Experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Attention to detail and well-organized
• Willingness to travel and oversee field work when needed

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in structural engineering.
• Coursework in finite element analysis.
• Experience/proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, ect.) and/or experience with finite element analysis software (Risa 3D, Staad.PRO, SAP2000, ect.).
• Strong communication and client forward personality
• Experience in construction/project scheduling
• Experience in cost estimating

The compensation range for this position is between $73,000 to $110,000. 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.