Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer: Field & Lab Growth

Schnabel Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee life & ADD insurance (100%公司付

Short-term disability (100% company‑pa

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 返

Job summary

Schnabel Engineering's Charlottesville, VA office is seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer to join a growing practice. The role emphasizes developing both field and analytical skills, with opportunities to learn and grow within a strong team.

Ideal candidates will have a civil engineering background, be willing to travel for several weeks, and contribute to geotechnical reports and proposals while gaining hands-on experience in field work and AutoCAD/GIS analysis.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of professional experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement.
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including assignments that may last several weeks away from the office.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside.

Responsibilities

• Observe geotechnical-related construction and perform materials testing.
• Prepare field reports.
• Review construction observation and materials testing reports.
• Plan and coordinate geotechnical and materials testing field work.
• Use GIS and GPS to aid in planning and executing geotechnical field work.
• Oversight of subcontractors including drillers, and traffic control.
• Assign and review soil laboratory tests.
• Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD and GIS.
• Perform calculations to support geotechnical analysis.
• Provide support on preparation of geotechnical reports and proposals.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Field work

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Schnabel Engineering's Charlottesville, VA office is seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer to join a growing practice. The role emphasizes developing both field and analytical skills, with opportunities to learn and grow within a strong team.

Ideal candidates will have a civil engineering background, be willing to travel for several weeks, and contribute to geotechnical reports and proposals while gaining hands-on experience in field work and AutoCAD/GIS analysis.