Senior Geotechnical Leader - Infrastructure & Growth

Schnabel Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Schnabel Inc. in Rockville, MD seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide strategic leadership for a growing geotechnical practice.

You will guide complex infrastructure projects from concept through construction, mentor teams, and drive client relationships in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates hold a PE license, a Civil or Geotechnical Engineering degree (advanced degrees preferred), and 12+ years of progressive geotechnical experience with proven leadership and business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required.
• 12+ years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience with leadership of complex projects.
• PE license; additional credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and technical direction for geotechnical teams on infrastructure projects.
• Lead investigations, plan execution, and oversight of investigations.
• Develop future technical leaders and foster accountability and growth.
• Drive business development: pursue opportunities, lead proposals, nurture client relationships.
• Engage with clients and lead executive-level discussions to ensure project success.
• Contribute to firm leadership and industry thought leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

Business development

Communication skills

Geotechnical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering (strongly preferred)

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

None specified

Job description

Schnabel Inc. in Rockville, MD seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide strategic leadership for a growing geotechnical practice.

You will guide complex infrastructure projects from concept through construction, mentor teams, and drive client relationships in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates hold a PE license, a Civil or Geotechnical Engineering degree (advanced degrees preferred), and 12+ years of progressive geotechnical experience with proven leadership and business