Entry-Level (Staff) Geotechnical Engineer

Schnabel Branding Colors; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability (100% company‑un

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’s Boise, ID office is seeking an Entry-Level Staff Engineer to grow in field and analytical geotechnical work. The role emphasizes hands-on field tasks, lab support, and developing professional skills within a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have a civil engineering or geology background, strong communication, and a willingness to travel for multi-month assignments while contributing to project success.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to multi-task.
• Strong work ethic and desire for continual self-improvement.
• Willingness to perform field work and travel, including long assignments.

Responsibilities

• Use GIS and GPS to aid in planning and executing geotechnical field work.
• Log test borings.
• Oversee subcontractors (drillers, traffic control).
• Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD and GIS.
• Assign and review laboratory tests.
• Perform calculations to support geotechnical designs.
• Support geotechnical reports and proposals.
• Observe construction and perform materials testing.
• Plan and coordinate geotechnical and materials testing field work.
• Prepare field reports and review geotechnical reports.

Skills

GIS field work

GPS field work

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or related field

Master’s degree

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Excel

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
• 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 Boise, IDoffice of Schnabel Engineering is seeking an Eentry-Level(Staff)Engineer to join our growing practice. We are looking for a motivated candidate with an interest in developing both field and analytical skills, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Use GIS and GPS to aid in planning and executing geotechnical field work

• Log test borings

• Oversight of subcontractors including drillers, and traffic control

• Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD and GIS

• Assign and review laboratory tests

• Perform calculations to support geotechnical designs

• Provide support on preparation of geotechnical reports and proposals

• Observe geotechnical-related construction and perform materials testing

• Plan and coordinate geotechnical and materials testing field work

• Prepare field reports

• Review geotechnical and materials testing reports

Required Skills/Experience:

• 0-2 years ofrelevantprofessional experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or related field

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Positive attitude

• 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 months away from the office

• Ability to lift50pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climbladdersand work outside

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Prior internship or professional work in a related field (i.e.geotechnical engineering, construction, civil engineering, etc.)

• Master’s degree

• EIT certification

Other Requirements:

• Mustpossessa validU.S.driver’s license as driving is an essential function of the job

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehiclerecordand credit check

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

The compensation range for this position is between$62,400to$86,000.Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors.Weremaincommitted to providing competitiveandequitablecompensation to all employees, regardless of their location.