Senior Civil/Structural 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 650+ employees in 30 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:

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.  Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to help develop a new technical practice focused on providing services related to the vibration testing, model validation, and thresholds for operational performance of large civil structures including, but not limited to, concrete dams, hydraulic structures, bridges, and other systems associated with dam engineering.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Primary job responsibilities will include working with senior Schnabel Principal’s and consultant staff to develop a vibration monitoring and Performance Based Evaluation (PBE) group for large civil structures and systems associated with dams.
• Training related to engineering technologies that are utilized in vibration testing and PBE disciplines.
• Present papers and submit articles for publication that summarize the technology and development in the PBE discipline (e.g., USSD, ASDSO, NHA and CEATI).
• Assist plan performance-based field testing and assist in field testing activities.
• Develop structural models to simulate test response.
• Work with test data to evaluate current load post-tension anchors.
• Evaluate structural behavior using systems theory, fragility techniques, and performance limits.
• Use PBE techniques to support structural assessment and evaluation of concrete dams due to earthquake events.
• Collaborate with peers in offices across the U.S. and across various technical disciplines to achieve project goals and to expand the application of PBE techniques to new areas of civil infrastructure.
• Support the development of engineering proposals and qualification statements.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Graduate level degree in Civil Engineering or equal, with at least 10 years of professional or academic experience.
• Understanding of structural system behavior and evaluation related to concrete dams, hydraulic structures, and other appurtenant structures.
• Experience/proficiency with common computer-aided analysis and modeling programs applicable to these technical areas.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and well-organized.

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 a Senior Engineer is between $90,182 to $144,000. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.