Senior Dam Safety Engineer – Remote Opportunity

Schnabel, Inc.; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee life & ADD insurance

Short-term disability

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

Job summary

Schnabel, Inc. is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer to join our Greensboro, NC practice with remote work options. You will lead geotechnical and dam safety projects, manage field investigations, and prepare technical reports while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license (or eligibility within 6 months), has 20+ years in dam safety, and excels in client communication with travel as needed. Schnabel offers an ESOP and competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Geotechnical and/or Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 20+ years of experience in the dam safety engineering field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to become registered within 6 months.
• Experience with dams and water impounding structures, seepage, stability and liquefaction analyses.

Responsibilities

• Manage, execute, and provide technical support on diverse geotechnical and dam safety projects.
• Plan and oversee field investigations, review logs, and evaluate instrumentation data.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, technical documents, and client presentations.
• Communicate with clients and regulators to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Mentor junior engineers and travel as needed.

Skills

Dam safety

Geotechnical engineering

Seismic analysis

Leadership

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Schnabel, Inc. is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer to join our Greensboro, NC practice with remote work options. You will lead geotechnical and dam safety projects, manage field investigations, and prepare technical reports while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license (or eligibility within 6 months), has 20+ years in dam safety, and excels in client communication with travel as needed. Schnabel offers an ESOP and competitive benefits package.