Jobs · Management · Virginia

Engineering/Scientific Technician

Schnabel Engineering · Blacksburg, VA · 2 wk ago
Management$18–$28/hrFull-time

Job Description

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun & flexible atmosphere, and to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel!

Job Responsibilities

  • Observe and document construction activities, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
  • Perform testing of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry and reinforcing steel.
  • Provide as-needed support to the geotechnical design phase department on tasks such as soil boring layouts using GPS and observation of test borings.
  • Provide as-needed support in the soils and concrete laboratory performing laboratory testing.

Required Skills/Experience

  • A High School degree.
  • A Valid Driver’s License.
  • Possess good oral, written, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Able to perform rudimentary mathematic computations.
  • Attentive to detail.
  • Interest in working outdoors on construction sites.

Preferred Skills/Experience

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in geology, earth sciences, physics, environmental science or a related field.
  • Prior construction experience or internship experience in the engineering field.

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.

Benefits

  • Maternity leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
  • Health, dental, life and disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • 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.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is between $18/hour to $28/hour. 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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