Description

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 500+ employees in 25 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, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Alpharetta, GA office is seeking an engineer with a background in hydraulics or water resources for a Staff Engineer level position to support our growing business. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply professional principles, complex numerical models, and innovative solutions to real-world problems as part of a team of engineers and scientists while under the supervision of senior engineering personnel

• Assist in the preparation of CAD drawings for contract documents and reports with input and guidance from senior engineers in accordance with internal drafting procedures and guidelines

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses

• Collect data and measurements in the field

• Perform design calculations for hydraulic structures including spillways, dam outlet works, diversion and check structures, measurement flumes, and other various raw water infrastructure

• Ability to travel and work in the field is required

Required Skills/Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering (or related) from an ABET accredited program with an emphasis in Hydraulics, Hydrology, or Water Resources

• 0-3 years of related professional experience

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam/Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification, or ability to obtain EIT Certification within 6 months of hire.

• Familiarity with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and GIS software is a plus, but not required. These programs are used extensively, so a willingness to learn them is a must.

• Must possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

• Positive attitude and self-motivation to grow professionally.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Familiarity with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and GIS software

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)