Job 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 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:

Are you looking for interesting, challenging, 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 Columbia, SC office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team of engineers and geologists. We are looking for a motivated candidate with an interest in working on our nation’s critical infrastructure, a desire to develop both field and analytical skills, and a desire to be part of a strong team of geologists and engineers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, management, and execution of complex geotechnical projects


• Develop engineering scope of work and fee estimates


• Communicate effectively with clients, business partners, subconsultants, and Schnabel team members


• Selection, installation, troubleshooting, and data interpretation of geotechnical instrumentation


• Scheduling and coordination, during assessment, design, and construction phases


• Perform design calculations, engineering analyses, and construction drawings, and specifications


• Interpretation of soil boring logs, geotechnical instrumentation data, previous design reports, and laboratory test data, and development of design and construction recommendations


• Drafting reports, graphics, charts, and boring logs. Some field work and travel will be required for geotechnical explorations, site reconnaissance visits, and/or construction observation

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program


• 5+ years of relevant geotechnical and/or structural engineering experience in consulting


• South Carolina Licensed Professional Engineer, or ability to obtain within 6 months, and ability to obtain reciprocity in other states.


• Prior experience with geotechnical transportation related design and familiar with SCDOT Geotechnical Design Manual


• Experience conducting geotechnical laboratory testing in accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, and USACOE Standards


• Experience with interpreting geotechnical laboratory and geotechnical instrumentation data


• Project Management Experience


• Familiar with heavy civil construction means and methods


• Excellent oral and written communications skills


• Strong professional work ethic and desire to perform at a high level


• Ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-office team


• Attention to detail and well-organized

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering


• Seismic design experience a plus


• Experience in dam design

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

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.

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)

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