Engineering/Scientific Technician

Schnabel Engineering; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee life & ADD insurance (100%公司‑

Short-term disability (100% company‑

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 tuitionre

Job summary

Schnabel Engineering in Columbia, SC is seeking an Engineering/Scientific Technician to join our growing practice. This entry-level role offers outdoor fieldwork, observation of construction activities, and hands-on materials testing to support geotechnical and environmental teams.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid US driver’s license, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work outdoors; lifting up to 75 pounds may be required.

Qualifications

• High School degree.
• Valid US Driver’s License.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to work outdoors on construction sites.
• Ability to lift 50–75 pounds occasionally and negotiate construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document construction activities, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
• Perform testing of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry and reinforcing steel.
• Provide as-needed support to environmental department tasks such as observation well installation, sampling, and reading instrumentation.
• Provide as-needed support to geotechnical design tasks such as soil boring layouts using GPS and observation of test borings.
• Provide as-needed support in soils and concrete laboratory testing.

Skills

Outdoor fieldwork

Communication skills

Mathematical basics

Detail-oriented

Physical fitness

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor of Science (geology or earth sciences)

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

• 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 and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Columbia, SC office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking an Engineering/Scientific Technician to join our growing practice. We are looking for motivated candidates with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team. This role is an excellent opportunity for graduates with science-based majors to gain entry into the consulting engineering field. Successful candidates will have a desire to work outside and enjoy being a part of building the nation’s infrastructure. This role provides consistent working hours, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to earn overtime pay.

Job Responsibilities

• Observe and document construction activities, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
• Perform testing of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry and reinforcing steel.
• Provide as-needed support to the environmental department on tasks such as observation well installation, sampling, and reading instrumentation.
• Provide as-needed support to the geotechnical design phase department on tasks such as soil boring layouts using GPS and observation of test borings.
• Provide as-needed support in the soils and concrete laboratory performing laboratory testing.

Required Skills/Experience

• High School degree
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Possess good oral, written, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to perform rudimentary mathematic computations
• Attentive to detail
• Interest in working outdoors on construction sites
• Candidates must be able to lift 50 - 75 pounds on an occasional basis and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, climb ladders and work outside

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in geology, earth sciences, physics, environmental science or a related field
• Prior construction experience or internship experience in the engineering field

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 position is between $18/hour to $28/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.