Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer—Field & Lab Growth

Schnabel Branding Colors; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance (company

Short-term disability (company-paid)

Long-term disability

401(k) and profit-sharing

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Wellness program

Professional development and tuition

Job summary

The Columbia, SC office of Schnabel Engineering seeks an entry level Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing practice. You will develop both field and analytical skills, and become part of a strong team dedicated to solving earth and environmental challenges.

We value a motivated candidate with a passion to learn, travel for projects, and contribute to geotechnical reporting and proposal preparation. EIT is preferred; coastal-site exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several tasks concurrently.
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including extended assignments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Field work willingness

Physical ability (lift 50 lbs)

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

GPS

Job description

The Columbia, SC office of Schnabel Engineering seeks an entry level Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing practice. You will develop both field and analytical skills, and become part of a strong team dedicated to solving earth and environmental challenges.

We value a motivated candidate with a passion to learn, travel for projects, and contribute to geotechnical reporting and proposal preparation. EIT is preferred; coastal-site exposure is a plus.