Project Geotechnical Engineer

Schnabel Branding Colors; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee life & ADD insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

ESOP

Bonus program

Paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Schnabel’s Greensboro, NC office seeks a Project Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical and interdisciplinary dam projects. You will manage field investigations, analyze data, and prepare technical reports with a team-focused approach.

Ideal candidates bring ABET‑accredited civil engineering credentials, PE licensure, 4+ years of geotechnical consulting, and strong CAD/GIS/software proficiency. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with ability to obtain licensure by comity.
• 4+ years of geotechnical consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage, execute, and provide technical support on geotechnical and dam projects.
• Plan and oversee field investigations and data analysis.
• Prepare geotechnical reports, drawings, specs, and presentations.
• Communicate with clients and regulators to meet goals and budgets.
• Supervise and mentor geotechnical staff; promote team culture.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Ability to multi-task

Strong work ethic

Collaborative team environment

Confidence and independence

Willingness to travel

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Professional Engineer licensure

4+ years geotechnical consulting experience

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

GeoStudio

Gint/OpenGround

Shoring Suite

STAAD Pro

LPILE

SHAFT

Settle3D

Leapfrog

RocScience

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

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
• Dental 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)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Greensboro, NC office is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to support our engineering group. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong growing team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage, execute, and provide technical support, in a team setting and on a variety of challenging geotechnical and interdisciplinary dams projects.
• Responsibilities may include planning and managing geotechnical and geologic field investigations, reviewing field investigation boring logs, evaluating instrumentation and monitoring data, assigning project-specific soil and rock laboratory testing, conducting engineering analyses and design specific to soil and rock mechanics, foundation design, fill placement/ground modification, embankment dam design, seepage evaluations, slope stability analyses, and seismic analyses.
• Preparation and review of geotechnical engineering reports, technical documents, design drawings, technical specifications, and presentations, for a variety of applications, projects, and clients.
• Communicate with clients and regulators, establish goals and objectives for project teams, and schedule and coordinate resources, to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the quality expectations of the client.
• Serve as a direct supervisor to oversee, develop, and mentor geotechnical engineering and geology staff.
• Participate in the development of a cohesive, positive culture for our Greensboro, NC area office and company-wide to cultivate a best-in-class environment that allows our people to realize their full potential.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Licensed Professional Engineer and with the ability to obtain licensure by comity (e.g. NCEES record)
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience in consulting geotechnical engineering
• Willingness and ability to travel
• AutoCAD and GIS skills suitable for developing geotechnical deliverables
• Proficiency with geotechnical engineering software such as GeoStudio, Gint/OpenGround, Shoring Suite, STAAD Pro,LPILE, SHAFT, Settle3D, Leapfrog, RocScience, and AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Confidence and independence, with a shared sense of responsibility

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus).
• Senior project management experience for a variety of transportation projects
• Geo-structural engineering skills a plus

Other Requirements:

• 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 $115,000. 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.