Senior Civil Engineer or Geologist (Sacramento)

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.

Perform high-quality, complex technical work for an employee-owned firm. Schnabel Engineering is 100% employee-owned and sized to take on unique and challenging technical projects. The Sacramento office is seeking a Senior Engineer or Geologist (Associate-Level) to help lead our growing practice.  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.

• →Provide engineering expertise, technical oversight and overall management of engineering projects.    
• →Prepare design calculations, engineering reports, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• →Manage client relationships.
• →Proactively market and develop dam engineering business opportunities.
• →Develop engineering proposals and qualification statements.
• →Perform project management activities including planning, scheduling, resource management, supervising project budgets, invoicing, team communication, and supporting operations at the office and regional level.
• →Supervise and mentor junior engineers.
• →Work as a team member within the Sacramento office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• 8+ years of work experience relevant to this position.  
• Professional license in California or the ability to seek reciprocity upon employment. 
• Experience/proficiency with common computer-aided analysis and modeling programs applicable to engineering area of expertise. 
• Experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Project Management and leadership experience.
• A desire to perform professionally at a high level.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D.
• GE or SE or ability to obtain.
• Experience and knowledge of applicable state and federal dam safety design methodologies, policies, and regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel periodically.

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment screening.

The compensation range for this position is between $130,000 to $165,000. 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.