DescriptionSchnabel 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 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 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 insuranceDental insuranceFlexible spending accountsEmployee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)Short-term disability (100% company-paid)Long-term disabilitySupplemental life insurance401(k) and profit-sharing planEmployee stock ownership plan (ESOP)Bonus programPaid time off9 Paid HolidaysWellness programProfessional development and tuition reimbursementJob Description:Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to support our growing business. Qualified candidates will be well-rounded, organized problem solvers with an interest in managing complex projects, working within a team of skilled engineers, and developing early career professionals. The qualified candidate should be developing experience in the application of soil mechanics fundamentals and practice of geotechnical engineering for design of deep foundations, spread foundations, retaining walls, embankments, slope stability, seepage and consolidation, and ground improvement , particularly on water resources and transportation infrastructure projects.Job Responsibilities:Develop geotechnical engineering scope of services and fee estimatesPlanning and oversight of geotechnical subsurface explorationsManage/review geotechnical and construction phase observation and testing field work performed by othersAssign, review and interpret geotechnical laboratory testsPerform/review geotechnical engineering analyses and calculationsDevelop geotechnical engineering recommendations and write geotechnical engineering reportsPerform project management activities including communicating resource needs, managing client expectations, planning and delegating work, management of project budgets, invoicing and backlog reportingCapable of managing client relationships and business development opportunities with increased experienceCapable of managing and mentoring staff, geologists and technicians with increased experienceWork as a team member within the office and across the business unit in other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resourcesRequired Skills/Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited programLicensed Professional Engineer with the ability to obtain by comity , or able to obtain Professional Engineer license within 12 months of engagement.4+ years of relevant professional experience in consulting geotechnical engineeringWillingness and ability to travelAutoCAD and GIS skills suitable for developing geotechnical deliverablesAbility to advance proficiency with geotechnical engineering analysis software such as LPILE, APILE and SHAFT, GeoStudio, Settle3D and FoSSA, OpenGround, or similar programs.Strong oral and written communication skillsAbility to multi-taskStrong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvementAbility to thrive in a collaborative team environmentConfidence and independence, with a shared sense of responsibilityPreferred Skills/Experience:Project management experience for a variety of transportation projectsSome background knowledge of the transportation market in the Southeastern USA, and ability to develop client relationshipsExperience with transportation agency policies, procedures (e.g. GDOT, SCDOT, NCDOT, FDOT) and requirementsAbility to support geotechnical aspects of dam and tunnel engineering projectsOther Requirements:Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit checkAbility to pass a pre-employment screeningThe compensation range for a Project Engineer is between $73,202 to $110,015. 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 DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)