Geotechnical Engineer — ESOP Firm, Growth & Field Impact

Schnabel, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical 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)

Paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Wellness program

Professional development and tuition

Job summary

Schnabel, Inc. in Charlottesville, VA seeks a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to support our growing firm. You will develop geotechnical scopes, manage investigations, and mentor junior staff while interacting with clients and senior engineers.

The role emphasizes geotechnical theory, report writing, and field/remedial work, with opportunities to grow within a collaborative, ESOP-driven environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required; master's preferred.
• Virginia PE registration or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 5+ years of professional geotechnical consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop geotechnical scope of services and fee estimates.
• Plan and oversee geotechnical investigations.
• Manage geotechnical and construction-phase observation and testing field work.
• Assign, review and interpret geotechnical laboratory tests.
• Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD and GIS.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analysis and calculations.
• Develop recommendations and write geotechnical reports.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing and backlog reporting.
• Manage client relationships and business development opportunities.
• Mentor junior engineers and balance workload across offices.
• Occasionally perform field work on construction sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LPILE, APILE, SHAFT

GeoStudio

Settle3D/FoSSA

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Schnabel, Inc. in Charlottesville, VA seeks a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to support our growing firm. You will develop geotechnical scopes, manage investigations, and mentor junior staff while interacting with clients and senior engineers.

The role emphasizes geotechnical theory, report writing, and field/remedial work, with opportunities to grow within a collaborative, ESOP-driven environment.