Entry-Level (Staff) Engineer

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 over 33 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.

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, welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation.

The Tampa, FL office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking an Entry-Level Staff Engineer to join our growing practice. We are looking for a motivated candidate interested in developing both field and analytical skills, continuing to grow as a professional, and contributing as part of a strong team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply engineering principles, numerical models, and innovative solutions to real-world problems while working under the supervision of senior engineering personnel.
• Support the planning and execution of subsurface explorations using GIS and GPS.
• Log subsurface explorations, including test borings and groundwater wells.
• Perform field inspections of dams, hydraulic structures, and geotechnical-related construction.
• Support instrumentation monitoring programs and collect field data and measurements.
• Provide oversight of subcontractors, including drillers and traffic-control providers.
• Prepare CAD drawings, plans, and figures using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS.
• Assist with the preparation of plans and specifications for construction documents.
• Perform engineering calculations and modeling to support the design of dams, hydraulic structures, and other civil infrastructure.
• Assist with the design of spillways, dam outlet works, diversion and check structures, measurement flumes, and other raw-water infrastructure.
• Assign and review laboratory testing.
• Develop engineering recommendations and assist with the preparation of technical reports and proposals.
• Review project plans and specifications.
• Plan and coordinate geotechnical and materials-testing fieldwork.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 0-2 years of relevant professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or a related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities
• Strong work ethic and desire for continual professional development
• Willingness and ability to perform fieldwork and travel, including assignments that may last several months away from the office
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely navigate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outdoors

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Prior internship or professional work in a related field (i.e. geotechnical engineering, construction, civil engineering, etc.)
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or GIS
• Master’s degree
• EIT certification

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license as driving is an essential function of the job
• 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 this position is between $68,000 to $95,000. 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.