Remote Trenchless Practice Lead — Tunnels & Rehabilitation

Schnabel Engineering; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave

ESOP

Bonus program

Job summary

Schnabel, Inc. is seeking a Trenchless Practice Lead to drive design, delivery, and growth of our trenchless tunnel business.

The role oversees planning, design, and construction phase support for new installations and rehabilitation, coordinating with multi-location teams and client relations. A strong trenchless background and leadership experience are essential for mentoring staff and expanding Schnabel’s practice nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited school (Masters preferred).
• Licensed Professional Engineer with ability to extend licensure to other US states through reciprocity.
• Minimum of 15 years tunnel engineering experience with a strong trenchless background on tunnel/underground projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with trenchless analyses including ground settlement, shaft design, liner design, dewatering, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and construction phase support for trenchless projects.
• Manage trenchless and tunnel projects with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams across locations.
• Mentor and train junior staff and lead business development for trenchless design nationwide.

Skills

Trenchless design

Tunnel engineering

Project management

Business development

Mentoring staff

Interpersonal communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

P.E. license (multi-state)

Masters preferred

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MathCAD

STAAD

Revit

GeoStudio

Job description

Schnabel, Inc. is seeking a Trenchless Practice Lead to drive design, delivery, and growth of our trenchless tunnel business.

The role oversees planning, design, and construction phase support for new installations and rehabilitation, coordinating with multi-location teams and client relations. A strong trenchless background and leadership experience are essential for mentoring staff and expanding Schnabel’s practice nationwide.