Junior Dam Engineer – Start Your Career in Chattanooga

Schnabel Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; 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

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Schnabel's Chattanooga office is seeking an Entry-Level Dam Engineer to join our dam engineering practice. This role offers a growth path as the office grows, working with experienced dam engineers and technical specialists on embankment and concrete dam projects.

You will develop field and analytical skills across dam safety, design, and rehabilitation, with opportunities to work on projects throughout the Southeast and across the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0-2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong technical fundamentals and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respond to technical review.

Responsibilities

• Support dam safety inspections, field investigations, design, rehabilitation, and construction activities.
• Collect and document field data during dam assessments and construction-related assignments.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses involving dam performance and hydrology/hydraulics.
• Evaluate field, laboratory, and instrumentation data under guidance of experienced engineers.
• Prepare drawings, figures, calculation packages, and portions of engineering reports.
• Assist with coordination of drilling, testing, and field subcontractors.
• Perform construction observation and documentation for dam rehabilitation and heavy civil projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, geologists, and technical specialists.

Skills

Technical fundamentals

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Willingness to travel

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

ArcGIS Pro

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

GeoStudio

Job description

Schnabel's Chattanooga office is seeking an Entry-Level Dam Engineer to join our dam engineering practice. This role offers a growth path as the office grows, working with experienced dam engineers and technical specialists on embankment and concrete dam projects.

You will develop field and analytical skills across dam safety, design, and rehabilitation, with opportunities to work on projects throughout the Southeast and across the United States.