Electrical Senior Consultant

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 over 32 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

Schnabel is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to serve as a senior consultant and provide senior-level project advisory and review services on an on-call basis. This role includes providing senior technical review, mentoring staff, supporting strategic project pursuits, and contributing expert insight on complex projects with electrical and controls engineering components. The ideal candidate will be well known in the dam and power generation industry and will help support Schnabel’s existing work and strategic initiatives through both technical leadership and market presence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as electrical engineer and provide senior review for projects with varying size and complexity within the dams, tunnels, and hydropower generation sectors.
• Collaborate with peers in offices across the U.S. and across various technical disciplines to achieve project goals. Other disciplines may include civil, geotechnical, structural, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical engineers.
• Provide analysis/design guidance and review of design calculations, engineering analyses, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff.
• Assist in the development of technical and quality initiatives.
• Support the development of engineering proposals and qualification statements.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's or master’s Electrical Engineering with at least 30 years of professional experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in WA
• Demonstrated expertise related to planning, design, and construction of major dam and hydropower infrastructure projects, including industry-recognized leadership in related investigations, risk evaluations, design, and engineering services during construction.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Experience with IEEE and industry standards used for planning, design, and construction of applicable projects.
• Experience with electrical and controls design related to power plants, transmission and distribution systems, power protection, SCADA, water conveyance, and fish facilities.

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 $90 to $120/hour. 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.