Associate GeoStructural Engineer

Schnabel Inc.; Chadds Ford Township (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Company-paid life & ADD insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Long-term disability

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Wellness program

Professional development and tuitionre

Job summary

Schnabel is an employee-owned engineering and consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering with 700+ staff across 32 offices in the U.S. We seek an Associate GeoStructural Engineer to support our national practice with emphasis on the Philadelphia area, manage QA, lead project teams, and deliver technically rigorous design reviews.

Responsibilities include managing projects, reviewing calculations and documents, and coordinating with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• 15+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Pennsylvania or able to acquire by reciprocity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; collaborative team orientation.
• Background check and pre-employment screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Detailed review and checking of construction documents including calculations, plans and specifications.
• Senior project management including contract negotiation and risk management.
• Review and preparation of proposals and engineering reports.
• Business development focused on the Philadelphia Area.
• Coordinating geostructural services with internal and external clients.
• Developing strong client relationships for repeat business.
• Other tasks as required to support projects and business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Job 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 700+ employees in 32 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
• 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)
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Schnabel Engineering is seeking an Associate GeoStructural Engineer to help support our national practice with a focus on the Philadelphia Area. You will be responsible for administering QA practices, managing technically complex projects, and performing review of design documents and calculations. You will participate in multidisciplinary project teams, often involving multiple Schnabel offices. Your demonstrated ability to lead a high-performing team, and commitment to exceptional client service and technical excellence, while balancing project risks and business needs, make you the perfect fit for our team!

Our Geostructural group provides a broad range of consulting services including construction documents (plans and specifications) for owners and contractors, detailed design, value engineering, construction-phase engineering and forensics. Services include design of support of excavation (SOE) systems, underpinning of structures, geo-hazards and stabilization of natural and man-made slopes and other earth systems/structures, marine and waterfront structures, steel and concrete design, ground improvement, shallow and deep foundation systems, earth retaining structures, grouting programs, design and oversight of cutoff walls, dewatering systems, cofferdams, and numerical analysis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Detailed review and checking of construction documents including calculations, plans and specifications
• Senior project management including contract negotiation and risk management
• Review and preparation of proposals and engineering reports
• Business development focused on the Philadelphia Area
• Coordinating geostructural services with internal and external clients
• Developing strong client relationships for repeat business
• Other tasks as required to support projects and business goals

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year program. Master's Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical or Structural) is preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant professional experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Pennsylvania or ability to acquire by reciprocity
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Confidence and independence, with a shared sense of responsibility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management and interpersonal skills
• Transportation, support of excavation, and wall design experience preferred

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

The compensation range for this role is between $120,000 to $150,000. 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.

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