Geotechnical Field & Lab Technician – Growth & ESOP

Schnabel Engineering; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; 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‑

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 Columbia, SC is seeking an Engineering/Scientific Technician to join our growing practice. This entry-level role offers outdoor fieldwork, observation of construction activities, and hands-on materials testing to support geotechnical and environmental teams.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid US driver’s license, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work outdoors; lifting up to 75 pounds may be required.

Qualifications

• High School degree.
• Valid US Driver’s License.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to work outdoors on construction sites.
• Ability to lift 50–75 pounds occasionally and negotiate construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document construction activities, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
• Perform testing of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry and reinforcing steel.
• Provide as-needed support to environmental department tasks such as observation well installation, sampling, and reading instrumentation.
• Provide as-needed support to geotechnical design tasks such as soil boring layouts using GPS and observation of test borings.
• Provide as-needed support in soils and concrete laboratory testing.

Skills

Outdoor fieldwork

Communication skills

Mathematical basics

Detail-oriented

Physical fitness

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor of Science (geology or earth sciences)

Job description

Schnabel Engineering in Columbia, SC is seeking an Engineering/Scientific Technician to join our growing practice. This entry-level role offers outdoor fieldwork, observation of construction activities, and hands-on materials testing to support geotechnical and environmental teams.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid US driver’s license, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work outdoors; lifting up to 75 pounds may be required.