Senior Geotechnical & Mining Engineer — Field & Lab Expert

Schnabel Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave

Tuition reimbursement for continuing教育

Health 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 Staff Geological Engineer for its Longmont, CO mining team. You will develop both field and analytical skills while contributing to geotechnical investigations, laboratory sampling, and reporting.

The role requires travel to active and abandoned mines, MSHA/HAZWOPER training, and collaboration with a strong team. Qualified candidates hold an ABET-accredited degree and 2–5 years of relevant experience, with a path toward professional licensure.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in geology, geological engineering, or mining engineering.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• + GIT/EIT certification with potential licensure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform geotechnical investigations with work plans and field programs.
• Log soil/rock borings and conduct in-situ testing (packer/hydraulic conductivity).
• Install monitoring wells and geotechnical instrumentation; collect lab samples.
• Create field reports, GIS drawings, and basic figures with AutoCAD.
• Assist in ground support calculations and construction observation.
• Travel up to 70% (out-of-state) and work at surface/underground mines.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Physical endurance

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Geology, Geological Engineering, or Mining Engineering)

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Google Earth

Job description

Schnabel Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Geological Engineer for its Longmont, CO mining team. You will develop both field and analytical skills while contributing to geotechnical investigations, laboratory sampling, and reporting.

The role requires travel to active and abandoned mines, MSHA/HAZWOPER training, and collaboration with a strong team. Qualified candidates hold an ABET-accredited degree and 2–5 years of relevant experience, with a path toward professional licensure.