Senior Staff Geological/Mining Engineer

About the role

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 32 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.

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! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Longmont, CO office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Staff Geological Engineer to join our growing Mining team. We are looking for a motivated candidate with an interest in developing both field and analytical skills, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and performing geotechnical investigations, including preparing work plans, scopes, and field programs.
• Document and report the results of geotechnical investigations, for example: log soil and rock test borings; perform in-situ testing (such as packer / hydraulic conductivity); install monitoring wells and geotechnical instrumentation; single and multi-well testing; collect laboratory testing samples of soil, rock and water; Lidar scanning; prepare field reports.
• Assist in field work at inactive mine sites, surface and underground; site photographs; sketches of structures and conditions; notes and documentation of