Senior GeoStructural Engineer

Schnabel Engineering Senior GeoStructural Engineer Rockville, Maryland Apply Now

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 600+ employees in 28 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:

1. Medical insurance
2. Flexible spending accounts
3. Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
4. Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
5. Long-term disability
6. Supplemental life insurance
7. 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
8. Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
9. Paid time off
10. 9 Paid Holidays
11. Wellness program
12. Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior GeoStructural Engineer (15+ years’ experience) to help support our national practice. You will participate in multidisciplinary project teams, often involving multiple Schnabel offices. Your ability to lead a high-performing team, and commitment to exceptional client service and technical excellence, while balancing project risks and business needs, make you the perfect fit for our team!

Our Geostructural group provides a broad range of consulting services including construction documents (plans and specifications) for owners and contractors, detailed design, value engineering, construction-phase engineering and forensics. Services include design of support of excavation (SOE) systems, underpinning of structures, geo-hazards and stabilization of natural and man-made slopes and other earth systems/structures, marine and waterfront structures, steel and concrete design, ground improvement, shallow and deep foundation systems, earth retaining structures, grouting programs, design and oversight of positive cutoff walls, dewatering systems, cofferdams, and numerical analysis.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Senior project management
2. Checking of construction documents including calculations, plans and specifications
3. Review and preparation of proposals and engineering reports
4. Coordinating geostructural services with internal and external clients
5. Developing strong client relationships for repeat business
6. Oversight of the work of geostructural staff
7. Team management and administrative duties
8. Other tasks as required to support projects and business goals

Required Skills/Experience:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year program and a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Structural preferred)
2. 15+ years of relevant experience
3. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to acquire by reciprocity
4. Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
5. Confidence and independence, with a shared sense of responsibility
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills
7. Effective time management and interpersonal skills
8. Transportation and wall design experience preferred

Other Requirements:

1. Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check
2. Ability to pass a pre-employment screening

The compensation range for a Senior Engineer is between $83,386 to $133,355. 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