Job Information
Schnabel Engineering Staff Scientist in Blacksburg, Virginia
Description
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 500+ employees in 25 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. Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing company through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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 a Staff Scientist (geologist) in our Blacksburg, Virginia office. We are looking for a motivated candidate to join our collaborative team and work on projects close to home and across the country.
Job Responsibilities:
Plan, coordinate, and document geotechnical field work
Communicate effectively with subcontractors, project managers, and clients
Log test borings and prepare boring logs
Review boring logs and material classifications
Assign, perform, and review laboratory tests
Develop basic plans and figures using CAD and GIS programs
Assist in preparation of geotechnical proposals and reports
Observe geotechnical-related construction and prepare daily observation reports
Required Skills/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in either:
Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, Geophysics, or related Geological Science from an accredited program
Completion of geotechnical or geology focused undergraduate coursework
0-3 years of professional experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including assignments that may last several weeks away from the office.
Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to lift 60 pounds and physically be able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside
Desired Skills/Experience:
Prior internship or professional work in a related field (e.g., geotechnical engineering, construction, civil engineering, etc.)
AutoCAD Civil3D, OpenGround, and/or GIS experience
GIT designation
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
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)