Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Lead Projects & Mentoring

Schnabel Engineering; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 87,556 - 140,022; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A professional engineering firm located in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Senior Engineer with significant experience in geotechnical engineering. The successful candidate will manage diverse projects, mentor junior engineers, and utilize a variety of geotechnical tools. Schnabel offers a competitive benefits package and values creativity and teamwork within its growing team. Responsibilities include project management, technical support, and enhancing staff development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant professional experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Must lead, supervise, and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute geotechnical and interdisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and oversee geotechnical field investigations.
• Develop geotechnical engineering scope of services and fee estimates.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Technical communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical and/or Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Geostudio

Rocscience

gINT

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

PLAXIS

FLAC

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 31 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 atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Lexington office is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead, manage, execute, and provide technical support on a variety of challenging geotechnical and interdisciplinary infrastructure projects. Qualified candidates will be well-rounded, organized problem solvers with an interest in managing complex projects, working with a team of skilled engineers, and developing younger staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage, execute, and provide technical support, in a team setting and on a variety of challenging geotechnical and interdisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Developing geotechnical engineering scope of services and fee estimates.
• Responsibilities may include planning, managing preparing for, and oversight of geotechnical and geologic field investigations.
• Reviewing field investigations and conducting engineering analyses, calculations, and designs.
• Preparation and review of geotechnical engineering reports, technical documents, and presentations, for a variety of applications, projects, and clients.
• Perform project management activities including communicating (internally) resource needs, managing client expectations, planning and delegating work, management of project budgets, invoicing and backlog reporting. Manage client relationships, new and existing.
• Communicate (externally) with clients, sub-consultants, team members, 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.
• Assist in developing and mentoring geotechnical engineering staff.
• Participate in business development activities as instructed by the Group Leader.
• Contribute to maintaining and developing Schnabel’s strong brand in the geotechnical market through thoughtful leadership embodied in published papers, white papers, and participation at recognized conferences and workshops.
  
  

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical and/or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 15+ years of relevant professional experience in geotechnical engineering
• Must be able to lead, supervise, and mentor junior engineers, technicians, and geologists
• Prior experience with geotechnical transportation, dam, geostructural, and mining related design
• Professional Engineering license
• Strong technical background using various geotechnical and computer-aided design software, such as Geostudio, Rocscience, gINT, PYWall, LPILE, GROUP, and AutoCAD/Civil 3D. Numerical modeling using programs such as PLAXIS and FLAC are a plus.
• Must have proficiency and thorough understanding of the Geotechnical Design Manual and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written English technical verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage concurrent projects
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Confidence and independence, with a shared sense of responsibility.
• Must be able to occasionally travel to project sites, both local and remote, and be able to lift heavy loads (up to 25 pounds).
  
  

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Master’s Degree or higher in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering
• Experience managing geotechnical services for Design-Bid-Build and alternative delivery projects
• Prior experience providing geotechnical engineering services for agencies
  
  

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, credit check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
  
  

The compensation range for this position is between $87,556 to $140,022. 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.