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About the Role

Schnabel Engineering is seeking an experienced, motivated Mid-Level/Project Dam Safety Engineer with expertise in dam engineering disciplines and practical experience in the design and construction of embankment dams, concrete dams, and hydraulic structures to support our growing team in Austin. This position offers a combination of technical work and management responsibilities, focusing on inspection, evaluation, rehabilitation design, and construction of existing dams and hydraulic structures.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering analysis and design calculations for dam engineering projects, including dam safety inspections, risk assessments, geotechnical investigations, seepage and slope stability analysis, structural analysis and design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, dam upgrading design, bid support, construction contract administration, and resident engineering services.
Assist with the preparation of engineering reports, technical documents, and technical specifications.
Prepare construction drawings and other engineering figures with an emphasis on civil and/or structural design.
Perform visual inspections of dams and hydraulic structures.
Conduct periodic site visits during construction.
Assist with training and mentoring of junior engineers.
Assist with developing cost proposals.
Perform project management activities, including planning and executing work, managing project budgets and schedules, and reviewing and approving invoices.
Collaborate as a team member within the Austin office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload.
Periodically travel as required.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas (preferred) or the ability to seek reciprocity upon employment.
At least 5 years of relevant technical experience in inspection, evaluation, design, and construction of dams and hydraulic structures.
Proficiency with common computer-aided analyses and modeling programs applicable to dam engineering.
Experience and knowledge of applicable state and federal dam safety design methodologies, policies, and regulations.
Proficiency with common drafting and visualization programs such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, ArcMap/GIS, and/or Google Sketch-up.
Experience preparing construction drawings and technical specifications.
Experience with construction of earth dams, concrete dams, and hydraulic structures.
Willingness and ability to periodically perform field work and travel.
Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outdoors.
Experience with project management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and well-organized.
A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.
Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
Include a cover letter with your application articulating why you are interested in joining Schnabel and our Austin office.
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check.
Ability to pass a pre-employment screening.

Skills

Dam engineering
Hydrology
Hydraulics
Geotechnical engineering
Structural engineering
Design and construction of embankment dams
Design and construction of concrete dams
Design and construction of hydraulic structures
Inspection
Evaluation
Risk assessment
Geotechnical investigations
Seepage analysis
Slope stability analysis
Structural analysis
Hydrologic modeling
Hydraulic modeling
Dam upgrading design
Bid support
Construction contract administration
Resident engineering services
Engineering report preparation
Technical document preparation
Technical specification preparation
Construction drawing preparation
Engineering figure preparation
Civil design
Structural design
Visual inspections
Site visits during construction
Training and mentoring junior engineers
Cost proposal development
Project management
Planning work
Executing work
Managing project budgets
Managing project schedules
Reviewing invoices
Approving invoices
Teamwork
Workload balancing
Computer-aided analyses
Modeling programs
Dam safety design methodologies
Dam safety policies
Dam safety regulations
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Revit
ArcMap/GIS
Google Sketch-up
Construction of earth dams
Construction of concrete dams
Construction of hydraulic structures
Field work
Travel
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organization
Work ethic
Professionalism
Independent work

Location

Austin

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-Level
5+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Master's Degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$73,000 to $110,000

Benefits

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
Tuition reimbursement
Maternity leave

About the Company

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering.
Schnabel focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment.
The company upholds high standards for quality, business ethics, and community concern.
Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with over 700 employees in 31 offices across the United States.
Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for.
As an employee-owned company through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), employees directly benefit from the firm's success.