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 700+ employees in 32 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:
Our Sacramento office is seeking a Senior Engineer (equivalent to a Senior
Associate level) Structural Engineer with specialized expertise in dam design
and hydraulic structures. We are looking for a highly motivated, technically
proficient engineer to perform structural engineering analysis and design for
dams, hydraulic structures, and heavy civil infrastructure, while helping lead
and grow our structural engineering team.
Job Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will perform and lead structural engineering tasks
including:
* Perform engineering activities throughout all phases of the project
lifecycle, including investigation, evaluation, analysis, design, and
engineering services during construction.
* Perform structural analyses and prepare detailed design calculations for
dams, hydraulic structures, and related heavy civil infrastructure.
- Perform quality control reviews of work prepared by other team members.
- Prepare and review construction drawings, technical specifications, design
memoranda, and engineering reports.
* Develop, guide, and mentor junior structural engineers in the preparation of
structural analyses and finite element models using programs such as SAP2000,
LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, and ANSYS.
* Apply applicable codes, standards, and design criteria for loads, analysis
procedures, and structural requirements, including ASCE 7, ACI 318, ACI 350,
the Steel Construction Manual, IBC, and other relevant guidance.
* Prepare responses to contractor submittals, requests for information, and
technical questions during construction.
* Collaborate effectively with owners, contractors, architects, and
multidisciplinary design teams.
* Travel as needed to project sites, client meetings, and other Schnabel
offices.
* Work collaboratively within the Sacramento office and across Schnabel’s
broader office network to support project delivery and balance workload among
available resources.
Required Skills/Experience:
* Master’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in
structural engineering, from an ABET-accredited program.
* 20+ years of structural engineering experience, with demonstrated proficiency
in concrete and steel design for dams, hydraulic structures, and heavy civil
structures.
* Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and multidisciplinary projects
throughout the project lifecycle.
- Licensed Professional Engineer in California.
- Experience with computer-aided structural analysis and finite element
modeling programs, including SAP2000, LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, ANSYS, or similar
tools.
* Experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings, technical
specifications, calculations, and engineering deliverables.
* Experience working directly with owners and contractors during project design
and construction phases.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong work ethic, sound engineering judgment, and a commitment to performing
at a high professional level.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
* Licensed Structural Engineer in California, or willingness and ability to
pursue and obtain an SE license.
- Prior working experience on projects with FERC and DSOD regulatory authority.
- Consulting engineering experience, particularly on dam, hydraulic structure,
or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
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 drug screening
The compensation range for this position is between $170,00 to $200,000.
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.
