Geotechnical Engineer I — Growth & Tuition Reimbursement

Schnabel Engineering; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee life & ADD insurance (100%公司-

Short-term disability (100% company‑p

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, in Wilmington, NC, seeks an Entry-Level Staff Engineer to develop field and analytical skills in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam projects. You will join a tight team, work on geotechnical field work, log borings, and support reports with AutoCAD/GIS tools.

This role emphasizes a hands-on start, travel to sites, and ongoing professional growth within a leading employee-owned engineering firm.

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 assignments lasting several months.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at construction sites.

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.

Skills

Field work

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Positive attitude

Willingness to travel

Physical stamina

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

GPS

Job description

Schnabel Engineering, in Wilmington, NC, seeks an Entry-Level Staff Engineer to develop field and analytical skills in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam projects. You will join a tight team, work on geotechnical field work, log borings, and support reports with AutoCAD/GIS tools.

This role emphasizes a hands-on start, travel to sites, and ongoing professional growth within a leading employee-owned engineering firm.