Schnabel Engineering

Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer

LocationWilmington, NC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Schnabel provides expertise and design for geotechnical, dam, and tunnel engineering projects worldwide. As a growing, mid-size company with 600+ employees and 30 offices, Schnabel offers big-firm capabilities with small-firm responsiveness. Our designers, innovators, and industry experts have successfully tackled projects in remote locations, challenging environments, and for communities large and small across the U.S. and in over 130 countries.

We’re an ENR Top 250 Design Firm and we regularly provide engineering services on projects that lead to awards for our clients. Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel is an employee-owned firm that gives employees the opportunity to share financially in the growth of the company.


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 and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! Schnabel Engineering is seeking a mid-level (Project) Geotechnical Engineer to support our growing practice in North Carolina. Qualified candidates will be well-rounded, organized problem solvers with excellent communication skills and an interest in solving technical challenges. The qualified candidate should possess detailed knowledge of geotechnical theory and have experience with report writing and client interaction. The successful candidate for this position will gain practical knowledge and experience while solving real-world engineering problems under the supervision and mentoring of senior engineering personnel.


Job Responsibilities

Develop geotechnical engineering scope of services and fee estimates.
Planning and oversight of geotechnical investigations.
Manage geotechnical and construction phase observation and testing field work performed by others.
Assign, review and interpret geotechnical laboratory tests.
Create basic plans and figures using AutoCAD, GIS, and Microstation.
Prepare boring logs using gINT and/or OpenGround Cloud software.
Perform geotechnical engineering analysis and calculations.
Develop geotechnical engineering recommendations and write geotechnical engineering reports.
Perform project management activities including communicating resource needs, managing client expectations, planning and delegating work, management of project budgets, invoicing and backlog reporting.
Manage client relationships and business development opportunities.
Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level.
Work as a team member within the geotechnical engineering department and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
Occasionally perform field work such as logging test borings, construction observation and on-site client consultation.


Required Skills/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Professional Engineering registration in North Carolina or ability to obtain registration within 6 months of hire.
3 to 8 years of professional experience in consulting geotechnical engineering.
AutoCAD, GIS, and Microstation skills suitable for developing geotechnical deliverables.
Proficiency with gINT and/or OpenGround Cloud software.
Proficiency with standard geotechnical engineering analysis software such as LPILE, APILE and SHAFT, GeoStudio, Settle3D and FoSSA, or similar programs.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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.
Effective time management and interpersonal skills.
Positive attitude.
Ability to multi-task.


Desired Skills/Experience

Master’s degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience with geotechnical engineering for transportation projects, including NCDOT on-call and design-build projects.
Experience with Microstation and/or OpenRoads software.
Managerial/mentoring experience.
Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint software.
Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint software.
Experience with Federal projects and the ability to obtain clearance to work on Department of Defense installations.


Other Requirements

Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside.
Ability to perform field work and travel as needed.
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

The compensation range for a Project level Engineer is between $73,202 to $110,015. 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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