Geotechnical Engineer — Growth, Leadership & ESOP

Schnabel Engineering; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance (company-paid)

Short-term disability (company-paid)

Long-term disability

401(k) and profit sharing

ESOP

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Schnabel Engineering in Richmond, VA, seeks a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to support growing business with strong technical and communication skills. You will handle geotechnical scope, investigations, lab interpretation, and reporting, under supervision from senior staff.

The role requires ABET-accredited civil engineering education, Virginia PE or eligibility within 6 months, and 5+ years in consulting geotechnical work. Travel and field duties are possible as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer registration in Virginia or able to obtain within 6 months.
• 5+ years of professional experience in consulting geotechnical engineering.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as LPILE, APILE, SHAFT, GeoStudio, Settle3D and FoSSA.

Responsibilities

• Develop geotechnical scope of services and fee estimates.
• Plan and oversee geotechnical investigations.
• Manage geotechnical field work and testing performed by others.
• Review and interpret geotechnical lab tests.
• Create plans/figures using AutoCAD and GIS.
• Perform geotechnical analyses and calculations.
• Develop reports and recommendations.
• Manage project budgets, resources and invoicing.
• Manage client relationships and business development opportunities.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across Schnabel offices.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

AutoCAD

GIS

Communication

Team collaboration

Field work

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

LPILE/APILE/SHAFT

GeoStudio

Settle3D

FoSSA

Deltek Vantage Point

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Schnabel Engineering in Richmond, VA, seeks a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer to support growing business with strong technical and communication skills. You will handle geotechnical scope, investigations, lab interpretation, and reporting, under supervision from senior staff.

The role requires ABET-accredited civil engineering education, Virginia PE or eligibility within 6 months, and 5+ years in consulting geotechnical work. Travel and field duties are possible as projects demand.