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About the Role

Schnabel is seeking a Senior/Supervising Geotechnical Engineer to support our growing Geotechnical and Water practices in our Albany, NY area office. This role involves leadership, management, and technical support for multidisciplinary projects related to dams, reservoirs, flood resiliency, and heavy civil works across the Northeast and nationally. As an employee-owner, you will contribute to business operations and benefit from the firm's financial success.

Responsibilities

Manage, execute, and provide technical support for geotechnical and interdisciplinary infrastructure projects.
Plan and manage geotechnical and geologic field investigations.
Evaluate instrumentation and monitoring data.
Assign project-specific soil and rock laboratory testing.
Conduct engineering analyses and design specific to soil and rock mechanics, foundation design, fill placement/ground modification, embankment dam design, seepage evaluations, slope stability analyses, and seismic analyses.
Perform value engineering (VE) and forensic studies.
Prepare and review geotechnical engineering reports, technical documents, design drawings, technical specifications, and presentations.
Communicate with clients and regulators.
Establish goals and objectives for project teams.
Schedule and coordinate resources to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to client expectations.
Oversee, develop, and mentor geotechnical engineering staff.
Participate in the development of a cohesive, positive culture for the Albany office and company-wide.
Contribute to maintaining and developing Schnabel’s brand through thought leadership, published papers, and conference participation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Geotechnical and/or Civil Engineering, or related fields from an ABET-accredited institution.
8+ years of experience in the geotechnical engineering field.
Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to become registered within 6 months.
Extensive geotechnical background with a strong fundamental knowledge of principles of geotechnical and geostructural engineering, soil and rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, and groundwater hydrology.
Relevant geotechnical expertise with dams and water impounding structures, cofferdams, and other hydraulic structures, including seepage, static and seismic stability analysis, liquefaction analysis, deformation analysis, and foundation and settlement analysis.
Strong technical background using geotechnical and computer-aided design software (e.g., GeoStudio, Rocscience, OpenGround, CWALSHT, PYWall, LPILE, GROUP, AutoCAD Civil 3D).
Experience in numerical modeling using programs such as PLAXIS and FLAC is a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to occasionally travel to project sites, both local and remote.
Ability to lift heavy loads (up to 25 pounds).
Ability to pass a background check (criminal history, motor vehicle record, credit check).
Ability to pass a pre-employment screening.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering
Geostructural engineering
Soil mechanics
Rock mechanics
Earthquake engineering
Groundwater hydrology
Dams and water impounding structures
Cofferdams
Hydraulic structures
Seepage analysis
Static stability analysis
Seismic stability analysis
Liquefaction analysis
Deformation analysis
Foundation analysis
Settlement analysis
GeoStudio
Rocscience
OpenGround
CWALSHT
PYWall
LPILE
GROUP
AutoCAD Civil 3D
PLAXIS
FLAC
Numerical modeling
Communication skills
Teamwork
Independent work

Location

Albany, NY area (Clifton Park)

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
Supervising

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical and/or Civil Engineering or related fields
Master's Degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$100,000 to $145,000

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

About the Company

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering.
The firm focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment.
Schnabel upholds high standards for quality, business ethics, and community concern.
Recognized as an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, Schnabel employs over 700 professionals across 30+ offices nationwide.
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, employees directly benefit from the firm's success.