Senior Field Engineering Technician

Schnabel is an employee‑owned, professional engineering and consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. With 700+ employees in 32 U.S. offices, Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for. The firm emphasizes high standards for quality, business ethics, and community involvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (100% company‑paid for employee life & ADD, short‑term disability)
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) and profit‑sharing plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Bonus program
• Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement (including maternity leave)

Responsibilities

• Observe and document construction activities for structures, roads, parking areas, utilities (storm‑water, sanitary sewer, power, communications, etc.), retaining walls, and other projects.
• Monitor subgrade preparation, excavation, backfill placement, sub‑base placement, soil improvement, compaction, concrete placement, paving, and specialty construction.
• Test construction materials such as soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry, grout, fireproofing, structural steel, and reinforcing steel.
• Collect, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Perform laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, materials, and concrete.
• Prepare reports documenting observations and test results.
• Communicate findings with contractors and engineers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of prior experience on construction projects (preferred).
• High school diploma or higher.
• Technician certification (ACI, ICC, SCDOT, or AASHTO) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• MSHA 5000‑23 training or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong mathematical and computational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Attention to detail, well‑organized, and ability to work independently or on multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Advanced knowledge of soil and concrete laboratory testing.
• Interest in outdoor work on construction sites year‑round.
• Basic hand‑tool proficiency.
• Physical ability to lift 50–75 lb occasionally, negotiate construction sites, climb ladders, and work outdoors.
• Strong mechanical aptitude (preferred).

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass background check (including criminal history, motor‑vehicle record, and credit check).
• Ability to pass pre‑employment drug screening.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Southeast; travel time and mileage are paid.
• Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $25 /hr to $35 /hr. Compensation may vary based on geographic location and other factors, with a commitment to competitive and equitable pay.