Entry-Level Tunnel Engineer: Geotech & Field Work (ESOP)

Schnabel Engineering; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Company-paid life & ADD insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

ESOP

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Wellness program

Professional development and tuition

Job summary

Schnabel Engineering is seeking an Entry-Level Staff Engineer to join our tunnel engineering group in Austin, TX. Preferred candidates have experience with tunnel design, excavation support, underground structures, and foundations, and will support design, inspection, and construction management on tunnel projects.

Responsibilities include planning and executing tunnel designs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, preparing calculations and contract documents, and field work up to 20%

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent with geotech/structural focus.
• 0–2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in design calculations, drawings, specifications, and memos.
• Ability to work independently and manage design tasks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with clients and teams.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD; willing to travel up to 20%.
• Field work on active sites and underground environments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, management, and execution of tunnel and underground design projects.
• Collaborate with multidiscipline teams through the design process.
• Perform design calculations for tunnels, underground structures, and rehabilitation.
• Prepare contract documents, calculations, reports, plans, and specs.
• Travel to field locations for inspections, construction observation, and testing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Independent worker

Willingness to travel

Site work readiness

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

STAAD

SAP

RISA

GeoStudio

GIS

Plaxis

Revit

Job description

Schnabel Engineering is seeking an Entry-Level Staff Engineer to join our tunnel engineering group in Austin, TX. Preferred candidates have experience with tunnel design, excavation support, underground structures, and foundations, and will support design, inspection, and construction management on tunnel projects.

Responsibilities include planning and executing tunnel designs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, preparing calculations and contract documents, and field work up to 20%