Civil Engineer – Dams & Water Infrastructure Design

Schnabel Engineering, Inc.; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schnabel Engineering, Inc. in Helena, Montana is seeking a mid-level civil engineer to support our dams and water infrastructure group. The role balances technical design, field work, and project management, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across Schnabel offices.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in civil engineering (ABET-accredited), 5+ years of relevant experience, and a PE or path to licensure within six months. Travel and field assignments are expected.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree focused in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in Civil, Water Resources, Mechanical and/or Structural Engineering around hydraulic structures.
• Hold a current Professional Engineer license, or ability to become a Licensed Professional Engineer within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to manage simultaneous tasks and multi-discipline projects throughout the full project cycle.
• Experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications for bidding and construction.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel.
• Experience and interest with dams, hydropower plants, pump stations, surface water intakes, large diameter pipelines, fabricated steel structures.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, & Autodesk Revit.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment.
• A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design components related to water infrastructure, including gates, valves, bulkheads, pipelines, pumps, steel fabrications, reinforced concrete, geotechnical evaluations, and hydrologic analysis.
• Participate in design quality control efforts, including development of design standards.
• Perform inspections of dams and hydraulic structures and collect data and measurements in the field. Create detailed assessment reports of field conditions.
• Develop engineering recommendations and write technical reports.
• Assist in the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications to be part of construction documents.
• Work with business development and branch staff to effectively respond to requests for proposals or presentation of qualifications in other forums.
• Prepare 2D design drawings using AutoCAD.
• Prepare 3D design models and drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D & Autodesk Revit.
• Perform construction inspection with opportunities for long-term field assignments.
• Work as a team member within the Helena office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level.
• Periodic travel will be required.

Skills

Professional Engineer license

Civil engineering degree

5+ years experience

Project management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Strong communication

Field work & travel

Design drawings & specs

Leadership of junior engineers

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Schnabel Engineering, Inc. in Helena, Montana is seeking a mid-level civil engineer to support our dams and water infrastructure group. The role balances technical design, field work, and project management, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across Schnabel offices.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in civil engineering (ABET-accredited), 5+ years of relevant experience, and a PE or path to licensure within six months. Travel and field assignments are expected.