Remote Senior Dam Safety Engineer

Schnabel Branding Colors; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Bonus program

Paid time off

Job summary

Schnabel is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer for our Greensboro, NC area with remote flexibility. The role focuses on managing dam safety projects, geotechnical analyses, and regulatory communication.

Strong leadership, technical depth in seepage and stability analyses, and travel willingness are required. We offer ESOP, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a strong, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical and/or Civil Engineering or related fields.
• 20+ years of experience in the dam safety engineering field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to become registered within 6 months.
• Expertise with dams, water impounding structures, cofferdams, and hydraulic structures (seepage, stability analyses, liquefaction, deformation, foundation/settlement).
• Organized, self-starter with strong entrepreneurial and team spirit.
• Excellent English technical verbal and written communication skills.
• Occasional travel to project sites, local and remote, and ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage, execute, and provide technical support in interdisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Plan and manage geotechnical and geologic field investigations and review logs.
• Evaluate instrumentation and monitoring data and conduct engineering analyses for soils/rock mechanics and dam design.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, technical documents, and presentations for multiple clients.
• Communicate with clients and regulators, set goals, and coordinate resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to Schnabel’s brand through thought leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Travel readiness

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Schnabel is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer for our Greensboro, NC area with remote flexibility. The role focuses on managing dam safety projects, geotechnical analyses, and regulatory communication.

Strong leadership, technical depth in seepage and stability analyses, and travel willingness are required. We offer ESOP, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a strong, employee-owned culture.