Project GeoStructural Engineer

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 a Project GeoStructural Engineer (8-15 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:

• Project management
• Checking of construction documents including calculations, plans and specifications
• Preparation of proposals and engineering reports
• Coordinating geostructural services with internal and external clients
• Developing strong client relationships for repeat business
• Oversight of the work of junior geostructural staff
• Other tasks as required to support projects and business goals

Required Skills/Experience:

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

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 role 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.