Job Information
Schnabel Engineering Senior Geologist in Glen Allen, 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 600+ 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, challenging, and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then apply to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Richmond, and Charlottsville offices of Schnabel are seeking a Senior Geologist to join our team of multi-disciplinary professionals. We are looking for a motivated candidate able to learn quickly, with a desire to develop both field and analytical skills, and a desire to be part of a strong team.
Job Responsibilities:
Project and task management including proposal production, client service, financial tracking, and deadline management
Train, mentor, and coordinate junior staff;
Lead Health and Safety Plan preparation and project safety;
Coordinate and manage surface water, groundwater, and drinking water monitoring and soil sampling and monitoring;
Manage contracts and financials for subcontractors including laboratories, drillers, surveyors, supply vendors, etc.;
Design and oversight of drilling programs including soil/rock logging and installation of monitoring wells;
Perform quality control review field documentation;
Interpret special and environmental data such as on isoconcentration and potentiometric surface maps;
Perform laboratory data validation and statistical evaluations on analytical data;
Prepare technical reports and proposals;
Participate in business development and professional organizations.
Required Skills/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in either:
Environmental Science or Geology
10-20 years of professional experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Regulatory knowledge and experience with RCRA, CWA, and CERCLA
Project management experience
Strong technical writing skills
Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
Strong organizational and time management skills
Willingness and ability to perform outdoor field work and travel, as needed; and
Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.
Desired Skills/Experience:
Prior professional work in a related field ( i.e. environmental consulting, project management, etc. )
Experience using EQuIS and/or Autodesk’s Civil 3D software packages
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 screening (including drug screening)
The compensation range for this position is between $88,000 to $124,000. 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.
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)