Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in dam, water resource, geotechnical and tunnel engineering.  Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities we 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. 

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides our 450 employees in 22 offices throughout the United States with competitive benefits packages, 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.

Job Description:

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation.  The Boise, Idaho office is seeking a civil engineer to support our engineering group.  We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong multi-disciplinary team. 

The Boise office of Schnabel focuses on the evaluation and design of dams, structures, and facilities within our dams engineering group. Example projects include the design of fish hatcheries, surface water intakes, pump stations, dams, outlet works, pipelines, and fabricated gates and valves for projects located across the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze and design components related to water infrastructure, including gates, valves, bulkheads, pipelines, pumps, steel fabrications, and hydrologic analysis


• Develop engineering recommendations and write technical reports


• Prepare complete plans and specifications to be part of construction documents


• Prepare 2D design drawings using AutoCAD


• Prepare 3D design models and drawings using Autodesk Revit

Required Skills/Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree focused in civil engineering, from an ABET-accredited institution is required.


• Candidates with a Master's Degree are preferred, but not required.


• 0-4 years of design-oriented consulting engineering experience.


• Successful completion of the EIT and future ability to become a Licensed Professional Engineer.


• Experience and interest with the following types of projects:
  
  
  
  • Hydropower plants
  
  
  • Pumps stations
  
  
  • Intakes
  
  
  • Fish hatcheries
  
  
  • Large diameter pipelines, fittings, pipe supports, and valves
  
  
  • Machine design
  
  
  • Fabricated steel structures
  
  
  
  


• Proficiency with the latest version of AutoCAD & AutoCAD Civil 3D.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.


• Have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment.


• A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, credit check.


• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening


• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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)

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