Part-Time Senior Consultant

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 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 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:

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 Lakewood, Colorado office is seeking a Part-Time Senior Consultant with civil engineering expertise related to dams and hydraulic structures. The successful candidate will support various offices in the West and projects throughout the U.S., working with collaborative multi-disciplinary teams. Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or senior reviewer by providing civil engineering expertise and technical oversight for projects with varying size and complexity.
• Collaborate with peers in offices across the U.S. and across various technical disciplines to achieve project goals. Other disciplines may include geotechnical, civil, structural, hydraulic, and mechanical engineers, and geologists, environmental scientists, and construction personnel.
• Provide analysis/design guidance and review of design calculations, engineering analyses, and technical reports.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Assist in development of technical and quality initiatives.
• Support the development of engineering proposals and qualification statements.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's or master’s Civil Engineering with at least 25 years of professional experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Demonstrated expertise and experience related to facilities operations and maintenance, writing standard operating procedures and emergency action plans, water resource planning, coordination among a variety of stakeholders, design review, construction plan review and implementation, among others. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Experience/proficiency with common computer-aided analysis and modeling programs applicable to civil engineering dam and water resource projects.

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 this position is between $90/hour to $110/hour. 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.