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Senior Dam Safety Engineer

$180k - $215k

Schnabel Inc

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 31 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:

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Greensboro, NC office is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer to join our growing practice. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team. Candidate does not need to be in Greensboro, NC, and can be remote. Job Responsibilities:

Manage, execute, and provide technical support, in a team setting and on a variety of challenging interdisciplinary infrastructure projects. Responsibilities may include planning and managing geotechnical and geologic field investigations, reviewing field investigation boring logs, evaluating instrumentation and monitoring data, assigning project-specific soil and rock laboratory testing, conducting 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, as well as performing value engineering (VE) and forensic studies. Preparation and review of engineering reports, technical documents, and presentations, for a variety of applications, projects, and clients. Communicate with clients and regulators, establish goals and objectives for project teams, and schedule and coordinate resources, to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the quality expectations of the client. Manage and mentor junior engineering, commensurate with experience level. Periodic travel will be required. Contribute to maintaining and developing Schnabel's strong brand in the geotechnical and water markets through thought leadership embodied in published papers, white papers, and participation at recognized conferences and workshops. Required Skills/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Geotechnical and/or Civil Engineering, or related fields. 20+ years of experience in the dam safety engineering field. Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to become registered within 6 months. Relevant expertise with dams and water impounding structures, cofferdams, and other hydraulic structures, including but not limited to seepage, static and seismic stability analysis, liquefaction analysis, deformation analysis, and foundation and settlement analysis. Organized, self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial and team spirit. Excellent English technical verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to occasionally travel to project sites, both local and remote, and be able to lift heavy loads (up to 25 pounds). 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 screening The compensation range for this position is between $180,000 to $215,000. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employmen

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