Junior Geotechnical Engineer - Field & Lab Growth

Schnabel, Inc.; Sterling (VA); 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‑)

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, Sterling, VA, seeks an Entry-Level Staff Engineer to develop field and analytical skills in geotechnical engineering. You’ll assist with GIS/GPS tasks, log borings, and coordinate subcontractors while building laboratory test plans and geotechnical reports.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and travel to site locations. A bachelor’s in civil engineering or geology is required; Master’s and EIT are a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geology or related field; strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and perform field work, with long assignments possible.
• Invested in professional growth with potential Master’s degree and EIT certification preferred.

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

GIS & GPS field planning

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Field work willingness

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology

Master’s degree (preferred)

EIT certification (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS software

Job description

Schnabel Engineering, Sterling, VA, seeks an Entry-Level Staff Engineer to develop field and analytical skills in geotechnical engineering. You’ll assist with GIS/GPS tasks, log borings, and coordinate subcontractors while building laboratory test plans and geotechnical reports.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and travel to site locations. A bachelor’s in civil engineering or geology is required; Master’s and EIT are a plus.