Senior Associate/Principal Civil Dams Engineer

Schnabel Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate/Principal Civil Dams Engineer to lead projects in dam engineering. This role involves providing technical oversight, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers while working within a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the design and construction of earth embankment dams and associated hydraulic structures. Join a firm recognized for its commitment to quality and community, offering a competitive benefits package and an employee stock ownership plan that rewards your contributions to the company's success.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee life & ADD insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in water storage and conveyance infrastructure design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) required with strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and construction of earth embankment dams and water storage projects.
• Prepare engineering reports, construction drawings, and manage client relationships.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Technical Oversight

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Computer-aided Design Software

Modeling Programs for Hydraulic Engineering

Job description

Senior Associate/Principal Civil Dams Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SENIO001864

Posted: February 27, 2025

Location: Longmont, CO 80503, USA

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 600+ employees in 30 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:

The Longmont, Colorado office is seeking a Senior Associate/Principal level Civil Dams Engineer with expertise and practical experience in the design and construction of earth embankment dams, hydraulic structures related to dams and reservoirs, canals and pipelines to support our growing office and region. We are looking for experienced, motivated candidates with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of and provide leadership to a strong multi-disciplinary team.

The Longmont office of Schnabel focuses on the evaluation and design of dams, reservoir facilities, and hydraulic structures, as well as advancing our practice of risk-informed decision making within our dam engineering group. Example projects include design of earth embankment dams, earth lined and/or concrete spillways, dam intakes and outlet systems, dam drain systems, concrete structures, water control, conveyance, pumping and measurement structures related to dams and reservoirs. Additional projects include municipal and agricultural water supply systems, including open channel and closed conduit flow.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering expertise, technical oversight, and overall management of earth embankment dams, water storage reservoirs, and conveyance engineering projects.
• Prepare and/or review design calculations, engineering reports, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Manage client relationships.
• Proactively market and develop dam engineering business opportunities.
• Perform project management activities including planning and delegating work, managing project budgets, invoicing, communicating resource needs, and reporting backlog.
• Work as a team member within the Longmont office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
• Supervise construction-related engineering services.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers.
• Willingness to travel, with some overnight travel.

Required Skills/Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• A Master’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
• 15 years plus of relevant work experience in design of water storage, control, measurement, and conveyance infrastructure.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and the ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with construction of earth embankment dams, spillways, and drain systems.
• Experience with construction of water storage and conveyance structures.
• Experience and knowledge of applicable state and federal dam safety design methodologies, policies, and regulations.
• Experience/proficiency with common computer-aided analyses and modeling programs applicable to dam and general hydraulic engineering.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and well-organized.

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 a Senior Associate Engineer is between $120,000 to $175,000. The compensation range for a Principal Engineer is between $155,000 to $220,000. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.