Description

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 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.

Job Description:

Schnabel Engineering is eager to supplement and expand its current service offering to our clients in need of civil and environmental engineering services, particularly as they relate to site planning and design of solid waste, industrial, and power facilities. Qualified candidates will be well-rounded, organized problem solvers with excellent communication skills, an interest in solving technical challenges, and experience with residential, commercial, or industrial land development (including Erosion and Sediment Control, Stormwater Management, and Land-Disturbance Permitting).

Job Responsibilities:

• Work within the civil and environmental engineering group to provide land development and site design support, from conceptual planning through detailed site design, plan production, land disturbance permitting, construction, final as-built, and permit termination

• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare detailed site plans necessary for land disturbance permitting (including Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management)

• Prepare engineering calculations required for Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management meeting regulatory requirements

• Prepare civil/environmental engineering recommendations, technical specifications, opinions of probable cost, schedules, and other write technical deliverables

• Prepare site plan submittal applications, including Site Plans, Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, Stormwater Management Plans, BMP Maintenance Agreements, and SWPPP’s, as required to meet various project requirements

• Perform site inspections, attend owner and regulatory meetings, and assist with construction contract bidding and administration activities as necessary to meet client needs and expectations

• Work within the civil and environmental engineering groups and across other Schnabel business units and offices to effectively balance workload among available resources

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

• At least 8 years of professional experience in land design and development

• Active PE Licensure in Virginia and or Michigan, or the ability to obtain licensure within 12-months of employment

• Extensive knowledge of Erosion and Sediment Control, Stormwater Management, and Land Disturbance Permitting

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Proficiency with Office 365, and other productivity software

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Positive attitude and safety minded individual

• Ability to multi-task and meet client deadlines

• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment

• Confidence and independence, with a shared sense of responsibility and ownership in work products

• Effective time management and interpersonal skills

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with civil design and environmental permitting for site design and development, including Erosion and Sediment Control, Stormwater Management, and Land Disturbance Permitting.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to navigate construction sites, safely enter work areas, traverse steep slopes and uneven terrain, and work in the outside elements when required

• Ability to perform field work and travel as needed for projects

• 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 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 Disabilities

The 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)