Senior Engineer

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 over 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 Honolulu, Hawaii office is seeking a Senior Engineer to support our tunnel, geotechnical, and dam engineering group which will help expand our growing presence in the Pacific island region. In this role, you will provide technical support and leadership for a variety of multidisciplinary teams to deliver infrastructure projects in this region and across the country for other Schnabel offices based on workload balance and resource availability. As an employee-owner, you will have a say in how our business operates and will benefit from our financial success through the allocation of company stock. This role will primarily support projects in Hawaii. Periodic travel will be required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze and design components of challenging multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. Experience in the design of underground structures (tunnels, shafts, stations, etc.), trenchless, pipelines, reinforced concrete, geotechnical investigations and evaluation, hydrological analyses, slope stability, or retaining walls preferred.
• Develop engineering recommendations and write technical reports.
• Assist project managers with project coordination and administrative tasks.
• Manage multidisciplinary infrastructure projects through concept, investigation, design, and construction phases including budget, schedule, coordination, and task scope.
• Collaborate with and lead multidiscipline teams through the design process.
• Manage, execute, and provide technical support, in a team setting and on a variety of challenging infrastructure projects.
• Manage the preparation of calculations and design reports, plans, specifications, technical memorandums, and other project contract documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients, business partners, subconsultants, and Schnabel team members.
• Perform management duties related to obtaining signed contracts, verification of time sheets, reviewing and approving invoices, developing, and tracking project schedules and budgets for subconsultants.
• Work as a team member across Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
• Develop proposals for new work including scope of work, fee estimates, and client coordination.
• Support marketing and business development across the country.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level.
• Participate in the development of a cohesive, positive culture company-wide to cultivate a best-in‑class environment that allows our people to realize their full potential.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, contribute to project meetings, and apply sound engineering judgment to deliver practical, innovative solutions for complex infrastructure projects.

Required Skills/Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• 8+ years of design- and/or construction-oriented consulting engineering experience
• A Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire
• Project management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and well organized
• Familiarity with heavy civil construction means and methods
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel
• Be physically able to navigate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside in various weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level
• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a multi-person team

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• A Master’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Structural, or related fields

Other Requirements:

• Provide a resume and cover letter articulating why you are interested in joining Schnabel and our Honolulu office.
• 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.

The compensation range for this position is between $115,000 to $140,000. 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.