Water Resources 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 600 employees in 28 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 Jersey City, NJ, office is seeking a Water Resource Engineer to join our expanding water practices in the New York metropolitan area and Northeast region. This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and professional knowledge on a variety of challenging projects, including dams and reservoirs, flood mitigation and resiliency, and general water infrastructure programs across the Northeast region and nationally. You will be part of a team of industry experts at the forefront of innovation, working at the intersection of modeling, geospatial and data solutions, and programming to deliver impactful solutions.  

We’re looking for a motivated candidate who values attention to detail, strive for continuous improvement, and is eager to join a collaborative and inclusive team tackling complex, high-profile projects. As an employee-owner, your voice will matter. You will have a say in how our business operates and will benefit from our financial success.

Job Responsibilities:

Candidate will serve as Water Resources Engineer for Schnabel’s Water Engineering Practice. Major focus areas for the role include:

• Develop and perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, conduct climate risk and flood hazard analyses, and support the planning, design, and construction activities of water resources projects, including dams and levees, flood control, river restoration, and resiliency and climate adaptation efforts.  
• Perform, review, and oversee modeling studies, design calculations, and the preparation of reports and presentations for mid- to large size water-related projects.
• Support project management activities including resource planning, work delegation, management of project budgets, invoicing, and backlog reporting.
• Contribute to maintaining and developing Schnabel’s strong brand in the water engineering field through thought leadership embodied in published papers, white papers, collaboration with key partners and universities, and presentations at recognized conferences and workshops.
• Contribute to business development, marketing, proposal preparation efforts, and staff mentoring.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and build strong client relationships.
• Domestic and international travel, when necessary.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Civil, Water Resources, or a related field.
• Professional license preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in water resources engineering. Candidates outside of this range who meet the core requirements may be considered.
• Proficiency in hydrologic, hydraulic, and risk modeling, including familiarity with industry standard water resource software packages: ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-SSP, RMC-BestFit, and LifeSim. Experience with 3D numerical modeling a plus.
• Effective time management, written communication skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team, efficiently balance multiple concurrent tasks, responsibilities, and commitments.
• Collaborative and inclusive mindset,
• All recipients of an offer of employment from Schnabel, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and drug testing. These screenings will be conducted by Schnabel’s background vendor of choice in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

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 $80,000 to $135,000. 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.

Salary : $80,000 - $135,000