Senior-Level Geotechnical Engineer

Schnabel

Job Description

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support our growing business in Newport News, VA.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the completion of construction materials testing and Special Inspections for building and infrastructure projects including budget management and client communication
• Develop construction materials testing and Special Inspections proposals including scope of work and fee estimates
• Prepare reports related to routine construction materials testing as well as reports regarding exploration of existing structures or evaluation of construction materials related issues
• Interpret soil boring logs, geotechnical reports, and laboratory test data, and develop geotechnical construction recommendations
• Perform construction observations to evaluate problems or complex conditions or as occasionally needed for more routine services
• Schedule and coordinate resources during construction phases
• Manage and train construction materials testing staff
• Communicate effectively with clients, business partners, subconsultants, and Schnabel team members
• Develop geotechnical engineering scope of services and fee estimates
• Planning and oversight of geotechnical investigations
• Manage/review geotechnical field work performed by others
• Assign, review and interpret geotechnical laboratory tests
• Perform/review geotechnical engineering analyses 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
• Work as a team member within the office and across the business unit in other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in consulting geotechnical engineering
• Experience performing construction materials field and laboratory testing in accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, VDOT and USACE Standards
• Experience with interpreting construction materials field and laboratory data
• Project management experience
• Familiarity with heavy civil construction means and methods
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong professional work ethic and desire to perform at a high level
• Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-person team
• Attention to detail and well-organized
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience in geotechnical consulting in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia
• Experience in geotechnical consulting for Federal clients
• Experience managing or supervising engineering technicians and junior engineers

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 drug screening

Pay

The compensation range for 10+ years of experience is between $95,000 to $145,000. 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.