Senior Dam Safety 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 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 relaxed atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer with expertise in one or more disciplines related to dam engineering (i.e. hydrology, hydraulics; geotechnical engineering; or structural engineering) and practical experience (>10-yrs) in design and construction of embankment dams, concrete dams, and hydraulic structures to support our growing business in Texas. We are seeking 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 team.


In Texas, Schnabel focuses primarily on the inspection, evaluation, rehabilitation design and construction of existing dams and hydraulic structures, as well as risk informed decision making for a variety of public and private clients. This position offers a combination of technical work and management responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering expertise, technical oversight and overall management of dam engineering projects. Typical projects include dam safety inspections, risk assessments, geotechnical investigations and analysis, seepage and slope stability analysis, structural analysis and design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, dam upgrading design, bid support, construction contract administration and resident engineering services.
• Prepare and review design calculations, engineering reports, technical documents, construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain a group of relationship-oriented clients that provide a continuous source of work for the firm.
• Work with marketing, business development and technical staff to effectively respond to requests for proposals/qualifications.
• Develop cost proposals and assist in negotiation of professional service contracts.
• Perform project management activities for large/complex projects including planning and executing work, managing project budgets and schedule, reviewing and approving invoices, communicating resource needs and reporting backlog.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers.
• Work as a team member within the Austin or Dallas offices and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
• Periodic travel will be required.

Required Skills/Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program. A Master's Degree is preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas (preferred) or the ability to seek reciprocity upon employment.
• At least 10 years of relevant technical experience in inspection, evaluation, design and construction of dams and hydraulic structures. Texas experience is preferred.
• 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. Texas experience is preferred.
• Experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with construction of earth dams, concrete dams, and hydraulic structures.
• Experience with project management, client management, business development, and staff 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.

Other Requirements:

• Include a cover letter with your application articulating why you are interested in joining Schnabel and one of our Texas offices
• 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 $150,000 to $250,000. 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.

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