Schnabel Foundation

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:

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Chadds Ford, PA office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing practice. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Project and task management
• Provide engineering support on geotechnical projects during the exploration, design, and construction phases
• Planning, performing, and overseeing subsurface investigation and testing programs
• Preparing and/or reviewing field test logs and geological/engineering reports
• Survey interpretation, calculation of quantities, and creation of various other supportive drawings and graphics
• Development of geotechnical design drawings and specifications
• Performing geological and geotechnical engineering analysis
• Scheduling, coordination, and oversight of junior staff during subsurface investigations and deliverable development
• Proposal development
• Perform and oversee construction observation of specialty geotechnical works and foundation construction
• Must be willing to travel; some overnight and out-of-town travel should be expected

Required Skills/Experience:

• 6-10 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering is a plus
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain a license within 6 months
• Previous soil/rock slope evaluation, remediation design, and construction experience is a plus
• Prior experience with Transportation, Power/Energy, Water/Wastewater foundation/geotechnical designs, subsurface investigations and geotechnical recommendation reports is preferred.
• Prior experience with PennDOT projects is a plus
• Knowledge of design codes including IBC and AASHTO
• Experience with ASD and LRFD design methodology
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, MathCAD, gINT/OpenGround, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and data management computer programs
• Experience with geotechnical analysis and design software such as: LPile, Group, Slope/W, Slide, Dips, RocFall, RocPlane, Settle3D
• Very good oral and written communications skills
• Strong professional work ethic and desire to perform at a high level
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and well-organized
• Ability to navigate investigation and construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation
• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment screening

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.