Senior Civil / Dam Safety Engineer, Project Manager

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 31 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 atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. Our Boise, Idaho, office is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer / Project Manager to support our engineering group. 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 multi-disciplinary team. This position offers a balance combination of technical work and project management responsibilities.

The Boise office of Schnabel focuses on the evaluation and design of dams, structures, and facilities within our dams engineering group, as well as support of Schnabel’s geotechnical business unit with a focus on transportation and geotechnical projects in Idaho and nationwide. Example projects include inspection, evaluation, and design of dams and spillways; dam safety risk assessments; and design of fish hatcheries, surface water intakes, pump stations, outlet works, pipelines, and fabricated gates and valves for projects located across the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze and design components related to dams and water infrastructure, including scoping and leading engineering evaluation and design tasks in one’s specific area of technical expertise.
• Preparation of reports, plans, and specifications.
• Participate in risk assessments for dams and hydraulic structures.
• Perform inspections of dams and hydraulic structures and collect data and measurements in the field.
• Assist in the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications to be part of construction documents.
• Work as a team member within the Boise office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
• Develop and maintain a group of relationship-oriented clients that provide a continuous source of work for the firm.
• Assist in negotiation of service area contracts and large engineering contracts for the firm.
• Work with business development and branch staff to effectively respond to requests for proposals or presentation of qualifications in other forums.
• Perform management duties related to obtaining signed contracts, verification of time sheets, reviewing and approving invoices, developing, and tracking project schedules and budgets.
• Manage projects through investigation, design, and construction.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level.
• Periodic travel will be required.

Required Skills/Experience:

• A bachelor's degree focused in civil engineering, from an ABET-accredited institution is required. A master's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering is preferred but not required.
• 8-15+ years of relevant work experience in Geotechnical, Structural Engineering, or Water Resources is required
• A Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire
• Construction management experience on large projects involving tunnels, dams, or other heavy civil components, with increasing level of responsibility
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel.  There is an opportunity for field inspection assignments associated with this opening for candidates with relevant qualifications
• A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive attitude

Other Requirements:

• Include a cover letter with your resume articulating why you are interested in joining Schnabel and our Boise office.
• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, credit check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

The compensation range for this position is between $73,202 to $133,355. 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.