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 600+ employees in 28 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:

Schnabel Engineering is eager to supplement and expand its current service offering to our clients in need of civil and environmental engineering services, particularly as they relate to site planning and design of solid waste, industrial, and power facilities. Qualified candidates will be well-rounded, organized problem solvers with excellent communication skills, an interest in solving technical challenges, and experience with residential, commercial, or industrial land development in Virginia (including Erosion and Sediment Control, Stormwater Management, and Land-Disturbance Permitting).

Job Responsibilities:

Work within the civil and environmental engineering group to provide land development and site design support, from conceptual planning through detailed site design, plan production, land disturbance permitting, construction, final as-built, and permit termination
Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare detailed site plans necessary for land disturbance permitting (including Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management)
Prepare engineering calculations required for Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management meeting regulatory requirements
Prepare civil/environmental engineering recommendations, technical specifications, opinions of probable cost, schedules, and other write technical deliverables
Prepare site plan submittal applications, including Site Plans, Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, Stormwater Management Plans, Registration Statements, BMP Maintenance Agreements, and SWPPP’s, as required to meet various project requirements
Perform site inspections, attend owner and regulatory meetings, and assist with construction contract bidding and administration activities as necessary to meet client needs and expectations
Work within the civil and environmental engineering groups and across other Schnabel business units and offices to effectively balance workload among available resources

Required Skills/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
5 to 10 years of professional experience in land design and development in Virginia
Active PE Licensure in Virginia
Extensive knowledge of Erosion and Sediment Control, Stormwater Management, and Land Disturbance Permitting in Virginia
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Proficiency with Office 365, and other productivity software
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Positive attitude and safety minded individual
Ability to multi-task and meet client deadlines
Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Confidence and independence, with a shared sense of responsibility and ownership in work products
Effective time management and interpersonal skills

Desired Skills/Experience:

Demonstrated experience with civil design and environmental permitting for site design and development, including Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control, Stormwater Management, and Land Disturbance Permitting

Other Requirements:

Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to navigate construction sites, safely enter work areas, traverse steep slopes and uneven terrain, and work in the outside elements when required
Ability to perform field work and travel as needed for projects
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 a Project Engineer is between $73,202 to $110,015. 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.

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