United Spinal Association Jobs

Description

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 500+ employees in 27 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:

• 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 an entry- to mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to join our office. The selected candidate for this position will assist project managers with the design pavement design projects and will provide support during the construction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide production level pavement design engineering services while working within the transportation agency design team. Services will range from performing individual engineering tasks within established procedures to serving as a project manager for multiple design projects.

• Travel to project sites within Maryland and evaluate the conditions of the pavements and geotechnical concerns. Project responsibilities include providing geotechnical recommendations and pavement design and technical assistance to other agencies.

• Prepare clear and correct written reports of the project including investigations, tests, design assumptions and recommendations.

• Attend meetings and represent the agency.

• Plan and coordinate geotechnical field work.

• Assign and review laboratory tests.

Required Skills/Experience:

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

• Strong grasp of soil mechanics and pavement design fundamentals

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Attention to detail and well-organized

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

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation

• Physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering (with a concentration in geotechnical or pavement engineering) from an ABET-accredited program

• 0-5 years of professional geotechnical and or pavement design experience

• EIT certification, or the ability to obtain certification prior to employment

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation

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 screening

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)