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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, TX. 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, and construction contract administration.
- Assist with the preparation of engineering reports, technical documents, and technical specifications.
- Prepare construction drawings and 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 with team members within the Austin office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload.
- Periodic travel will be required.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas 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 the 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 outside.
- 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
- Computer-aided analyses and modeling programs
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Revit
- ArcMap/GIS
- Google Sketch-up
- Project management
- Oral communication
- Written communication
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Master’s Degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 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 32 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, employees directly benefit from the firm's success.