Geotechnical Laboratory Manager Jobs in Reston, VA

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 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 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 multiple Senior Geotechnical Engineers to support our growing business in Rockville, 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. They should also 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. Schnabel will support and offer relocation expenses for these opportunities.

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 $105,000 to $210,000. 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.