Senior Structural Engineer/Manager (Water Infrastructure)

Schnabel Branding Colors; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life & ADD insurance (company-paid)

Short-term disability (company-paid)

Long-term disability

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Wellness program

Professional development and tuition

Job summary

Schnabel's Jersey City office is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer/Manager (Water Infrastructure) to lead complex dam, levee, and hydraulic projects in the Northeast and nationwide. You will serve as both project manager and technical lead, guiding design, analyses, and staff while supporting business development.

This role requires a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, 7+ years of water-structure experience, and PE licensure (or progress toward).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering; master's preferred.
• 7+ years of structural engineering experience in water infrastructure.
• PE license or ability to become registered within 6 months.
• Experience with STAAD Pro, SAP2000, ANSYS, or similar.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, BlueBeam.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and perform field work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or review structural analyses for dams, spillways, outlet works, floodwalls, and other hydraulic structures.
• Prepare design drawings, specifications, reports, and oversee construction activities.
• Conduct condition assessments of concrete, steel, masonry, and earth structures.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and invoicing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor staff.
• Contribute to proposals and marketing efforts.
• Stay current with industry software and adopt new technologies.

Skills

Project management

Structural analysis

Communication

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

ANSYS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

BlueBeam

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer/Manager (Water Infrastructure)

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SENIO002279

• Posted : July 8, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

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
• 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)
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:

Our Jersey City, NJ office is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer/Manager (Water Infrastructure) to support the continued expansion of our Water, Power & Energy, and Government markets in the Northeast region and across the country. In this role, you will serve as both project manager and technical leader, providing project and staff oversight, technical expertise and guidance, and support for business development across a wide range of projects involving dams and levees, flood resiliency, and heavy‑civil infrastructure. As an employee‑owner, you will have a say in how our business operates and will benefit from our financial success.

Job Responsibilities:

The candidate will serve as a Senior Structural Engineer. Major focus areas for the role include:

• Lead and/or review structural analyses and designs for water‑and‑earth‑retaining structures, including dams, spillways, outlet works, floodwalls, and other hydraulic structures.
• Prepare and/or review design drawings, technical specifications and reports, and oversee construction activities.
• Conduct condition assessments of concrete, steel, masonry, and earth structures.
• Lead project planning and execution, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and invoicing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality engineering and consulting services, leveraging deep technical expertise across our offices and partner network to ensure excellence in project execution.
• Mentor and support team members, providing guidance and reviews on a wide array of structural topics.
• Contribute to proposal development and marketing efforts.
• Remain on the front line of industry‑leading software and technologies and make recommendations for adoption.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of proven experience in structural engineering applied to water infrastructure. Direct experience with dams and hydropower facilities is a plus.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to become registered within 6 months.
• Experience with computer‑aided structural analysis and finite element modeling (STAAD Pro, SAP2000, ANSYS, or similar)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, BlueBeam, and other relevant design software.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills, combined with strategic thinking.
• Detail‑oriented - must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness while delivering and managing multiple projects.
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel.
• Excellent English technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.

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 $120,000 to $150,000. 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.

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