Mid-Level/Project Dam Safety Engineer

Schnabel Inc.; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Company-paid life & ADD insurance

Short-term disability (company-paid)

Long-term disability

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

ESOP

Paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Wellness program

Professional development and tuition

Descripción de la vacante

Schnabel Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level/Project Dam Safety Engineer in Austin, TX. The role requires expertise in dam engineering domains and practical design/construction experience on embankment and concrete dams.

You will balance technical work with management responsibilities in a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program and a Texas PE license or reciprocity plan.

Formación

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required; master's preferred.
• Texas PE license preferred or ability to reciprocity.
• 5+ years in dam and hydraulic structures design/inspection.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, GIS tools.
• Willingness to travel and perform field work.

Responsabilidades

• Perform engineering analysis and design calculations for dam projects.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical documents, and technical specifications.
• Prepare construction drawings and figures with emphasis on civil/structural design.
• Perform visual inspections of dams and hydraulic structures.
• Assist with training and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Assist with developing cost proposals and project management activities.
• Coordinate with the Austin office and Schnabel offices; travel as needed.

Conocimientos

Dam engineering

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication

Field work

Physical stamina

Educación

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

ArcGIS / GIS

Google SketchUp

Descripción del empleo

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 32 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit options include:

• Medical insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a relaxed atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Mid-Level/Project Dam Safety Engineer with expertise in one or more disciplines related to dam engineering (i.e. hydrology, hydraulics; geotechnical engineering; or structural engineering) and practical experience (>5-yrs) in design and construction of embankment dams, concrete dams, and hydraulic structures to support our growing team in Austin, TX.We are seeking experienced, motivated candidates with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team.

In Texas, Schnabel focuses primarily on the inspection, evaluation, rehabilitation design and construction of existing dams and hydraulic structures, as well as risk informed decision making for a variety of public and private clients. This position offers a combination of technical work and management responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis and design calculations for dam engineering projects. Typical projects include dam safety inspections, risk assessments, geotechnical investigations and analysis, seepage and slope stability analysis, structural analysis and design,hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, dam upgrading design, bid support, construction contract administration and resident engineering services.
• Assist with preparation of engineering reports, technical documents, and technical specifications.
• Prepare construction drawings and other engineering figures with emphasis on civil and/or structural design.
• Perform visual inspections of dams and hydraulic structures.
• Assist with training and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Assist with developing cost proposals.
• Perform project management activities including planning and executing work, managing project budgets and schedule, and reviewing and approving invoices.
• Work as a team member within the Austin office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
• Periodic travel will be required.

Required Skills/Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.A Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas (preferred) or the ability to seek reciprocity upon employment.
• At 5 years of relevant technical experience in inspection, evaluation, design and construction of dams and hydraulic structures. Texas experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with common computer-aided analyses and modeling programs applicable to dam engineering.
• Experience and knowledge of applicable state and federal dam safety design methodologies, policies and regulations. Texas experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with common drafting and visualization programs such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, ArcMap/GIS, and/or Google Sketch-up.
• Experience preparing construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with construction of earth dams, concrete dams, and hydraulic structures.
• Willingness and ability to periodically perform field work and travel.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.
• Experience with project management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and well-organized.
• A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.

Other Requirements

• Include a cover letter with your application articulating why you are interested in joining Schnabel and our Austin office.
• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment screening.

The compensation range for this position is between $90,000 to $110,000.Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.

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