Senior Dam Safety Engineer

Schnabel Branding Colors; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance (company-paid)

Short-term disability (company-paid)

Long-term disability

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing

ESOP

Bonus program

Paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Wellness program

Professional development and tuition

Job summary

Schnabel, an employee-owned engineering and consulting firm, has an opening in Lexington, KY for a Senior Dam Safety Engineer to join our growing practice.

You will lead dam safety projects, plan subsurface explorations, and perform analyses for seepage, stability, and foundation performance, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating resources. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field; PE license.
• 15+ years of experience in dam safety engineering.
• Strong English communication skills; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage dam safety projects; provide technical support in interdisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Plan and manage subsurface explorations and review logs; conduct analyses for seepage, stability, liquefaction, and foundation issues.
• Prepare engineering reports and present findings to clients and regulators.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate project resources to meet schedule and budget.
• Travel to project sites as needed and contribute to Schnabel’s brand through thought leadership.

Skills

Dam safety engineering

Leadership

Geotechnical analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

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 and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Lexington, KY office is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer to join our growing practice. 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 team.

Job Responsibilities:

Candidate will serve as a Senior Dam Safety Engineer. Major focus areas for the role include:

• Manage, execute, and provide technical support, in a team setting and on a variety of challenging interdisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Responsibilities may include planning and managing geotechnical and geologic subsurface explorations, reviewing boring logs, evaluating instrumentation and monitoring data, assigning project-specific soil and rock laboratory testing, conducting engineering analyses and design related to geotechnical, hydrologic and hydraulic, and/or structural aspects of dam safety projects, foundation design, fill placement/ground modification, concrete and embankment dam design, seepage evaluations, slope stability analyses, and seismic analyses.
• Preparation and review of engineering reports, technical documents, 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.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level.
• Periodic travel will be required.
• Contribute to maintaining and developing Schnabel’s strong brand in the geotechnical and water markets through thought leadership embodied in published papers, white papers, and participation at recognized conferences and workshops.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Civil Engineering or related fields.
• 15+ years of experience in the dam safety engineering field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Relevant expertise with dams and water impounding structures, cofferdams, and other hydraulic structures, including but not limited to seepage, static and seismic stability analysis, liquefaction analysis, deformation analysis, and foundation and settlement analysis.
• Organized, self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial and team spirit.
• Excellent English technical verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to occasionally travel to project sites, both local and remote, and be able to lift heavy loads (up to 25 pounds).

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 $135,000 to $215,000. 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.