Senior Field Engineering Technicians

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:

The Columbia, SC office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking Senior Field Engineering Technicians to join our growing practice.  We are looking for motivated candidates 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:

• Field observation and documentation of construction activities for structures, roads, parking areas, utilities (especially storm water collection, sanitary sewer, power, communications/internet, and others), retaining walls, and other construction. Activities to be observed include subgrade preparation, excavation, backfill placement, sub-base placement, soil improvement, compaction, concrete placement, paving, and specialty construction
• Testing of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry, grout, fireproofing, structural steel, and reinforcing steel
• Collect data, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation
• Perform laboratory soils, aggregate, materials, and concrete testing
• Preparation of reports documenting observations and test results
• Communication with contractors and engineers to discuss observations and test results

Required Skills/Experience:

• Prior experience on construction projects (5+ years is preferred)
• High School degree or higher
• Work may require access to military facilities 
• Technician certification (ACI, ICC, SCDOT or AASHTO) or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• MSHA 5000-23 Training or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Excellent mathematic computational skills
• Possess good oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and well-organized
• Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-office team
• Strong professional work ethic and desire to perform at a high level
• Advanced Knowledge of Soil and Concrete Laboratory testing
• Interest in working outdoors and on construction sites, at all times of the year
• Basic understanding of, and the ability to use hand tools
• Must be able to lift 50 - 75 pounds on an occasional basis and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, climb ladders and work outside
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred 

Other Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• 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
• Project sites can be throughout the southeast. Candidates must be willing to travel (travel time & mileage paid).

The compensation range for this position is between $25/hr to $35/hr. 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.