Project Scientist

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in dam, tunnel, geotechnical, and geostructural 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 (ESOP), Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Job Description

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Project or Senior Geologist (5 years of experience minimum, 10 years preferred) in our Lexington, KY office. Remote applicants will be considered. We are looking for a motivated candidate to join our team of more than six engineering geologists to support our efforts on interesting and challenging dam, tunnel, and geohazard projects across the United States. This position will consist of management of advanced geotechnical investigations with a focus on both existing and proposed dam, hydropower, and pumped-storage hydropower projects.

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 Responsibilities

• Plan and manage detailed and technically advanced geotechnical investigations
• Support the Creation of Drilling Program Plans (DPPs)
• Manage activities of other field personnel
• QA/QC boring logs and material classifications
• Occasionally log test borings
• Prepare boring logs and drawings using OpenGround software
• Assign, perform, and review laboratory tests
• Perform calculations to support designs
• Provide support on preparation of reports and proposals
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) of engineering geology for potential failure mode analyses, risk analyses, and design and construction projects
  
  

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, Geology, or related Science
• 5 or more years of professional experience (10 years preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including occasional assignments that may last a few weeks away from the office
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside
  
  

Desired Skills/Experience

• Prior professional work in a related field
• OpenGround, CADD, and/or GIS experience preferred
• PG and/or CEG Licensure required
  
  

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 a Project Geologist is between $71,628 to $107,650. 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.