Description

Project Level - Structural Engineer $90,000 to $120,000

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, water, and infrastructure engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities they live in and support, are a vital part of who we are and what we offer. Founded in 1956, Schnabel has experienced tremendous success and growth through its dedication to excellence in client service, high quality, and value-added solutions. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with over 500 employees in 25 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by Civil Engineering News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel offers a highly collaborative culture with a focus on advancement and progression of its employees. We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage, and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise. We provide our employees with a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, life, and disability. Engagement in Schnabel’s wellness program offers incentives for employees to pursue a healthy lifestyle, and the firm rewards employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

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 and meaningful work, a fun atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Seattle, Washington office is seeking a Structural Engineer to support our growing office and region. We are looking for experienced, motivated candidates with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong multi-disciplinary team.

The Seattle office of Schnabel focuses on the evaluation and design of dams, structures, and facilities as well as advancing our practice of risk informed decision making within our dam engineering group. Example projects include the inspection, evaluation and design of embankment and concrete dams, spillways, outlet works, and instrumentation, and performing risk assessments for dam owners for sites located across the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform/review analysis and design of steel and concrete structures

• Prepare/review design drawings, reports, and technical specifications

• Maintain project communication with coworkers and clients

• Responsible for project progress

• Perform inspections of dams and hydraulic structures

• Provide construction site observation and engineering services

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

• A licensed Civil/Structural Engineer

• Analysis and design of steel and concrete structures

• Responsible for completion of calculations, drawings, reports, etc.

• Competent with computer-aided structural analysis, i.e. STAAD, SAP, ETAB, etc.

• Proficiency with Excel and/or Mathcad as engineering calculation tools

• Competent with ASCE, AISC, and ACI codes

• Knowledge/understanding of FERC, USACE, USBR, FEMA, etc. guidelines/regulations

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with coworkers and clients

• Willingness to perform field work and travel as required by projects

• Ability to negotiate at construction sites and practice site safety

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

• 5+ years of engineering design experience in steel and concrete structures

• Experience in dams or hydraulic structures

• Prior construction support or field engineer experience

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, and or Bluebeam

• SPRAT level 1 certification and ability to climb for inspections

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 employment drug screening

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)