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 450+ employees in 24 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:

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 Denver, Colorado office is seeking a Project/Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support our growing office and region.  We are looking for an experienced, 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 Denver office of Schnabel focuses on the evaluation and design of dams, structures, and facilities as well as advancing our practice of risk informed decision making within our Dam Engineering Business Unit. Example projects include the inspection, evaluation and design of embankment and concrete dams (new and rehabilitations), spillways, outlet works, and instrumentation as well as performing risk assessments for dam owners for sites located across the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform the following geotechnical and dam engineering tasks:

• Perform engineering activities throughout all phases of a project lifecycle, including field inspections, subsurface explorations, evaluation, analysis, design, and engineering services during construction. 


• Review instrumentation data and prepare instrumentation layouts and designs.


• Prepare and review design calculations, engineering reports, construction drawings and technical specifications.


• Provide engineering support on geotechnical projects during the design and construction phases of projects.


• Planning and performing subsurface investigation and testing programs


• Project and task management.


• Proposal development.


• Scheduling, coordination, and oversight of junior staff during subsurface investigations and deliverable development.


• Performing geological and geotechnical engineering analysis.


• Preparing field test logs and geological/engineering reports.


• Perform and oversee construction observation of specialty geotechnical works and foundation construction.


• Development of geotechnical drawings and specifications.


• Must be willing to travel; some overnight travel should be expected.


• Work as a team member within the Denver office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience


• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering is required


• Master’s Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering is preferred


• Licensed Professional Engineer with the ability to obtain reciprocity


• Previous rock slope evaluation, remediation design, and construction experience is a plus


• Prior experience with Dam Engineering, foundation/geotechnical designs, subsurface investigations, and geotechnical recommendation reports is preferred.


• Knowledge of design codes including IBC and AASHTO


• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation


• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, gINT (OpenGround), AutoCAD, MicroStation, and data management computer programs  


• Experience with geotechnical analysis and design software such as: GeoStudio (Slope/W and Seep/W), Rocscience products (Slide, Dips, RocFall, RocPlane, Settle3D), Bentley products (OpenGround, Leapfrog)


• Excellent oral and written communications skills


• Ability to multi-task


• 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

For candidates in Colorado the salary range is between $75,000 to $125,000

EOE including Veterans and 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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