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Schnabel EngineeringSenior Dam Safety Engineer
Schnabel Engineering, an employee-owned firm of engineers and consultants working on earth and water infrastructure, has an opening for a Senior Dam Safety Engineer. The posting…
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Schnabel Engineering, an employee-owned firm of engineers and consultants working on earth and water infrastructure, has an opening for a Senior Dam Safety Engineer. The posting mentions a Greensboro, North Carolina office but says applicants outside that city are welcome and remote work is possible. The role is full time and sits within the firm's geotechnical and water practice. The engineer leads and supports multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. Duties include planning…
Job Description
Schnabel Engineering, an employee-owned firm of engineers and consultants working on earth and water infrastructure, has an opening for a Senior Dam Safety Engineer. The posting mentions a Greensboro, North Carolina office but says applicants outside that city are welcome and remote work is possible. The role is full time and sits within the firm's geotechnical and water practice.
The engineer leads and supports multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. Duties include planning geotechnical and geologic site investigations, reviewing boring logs and instrument readings, and specifying soil and rock lab tests. Analytical work covers embankment dam design, seepage, slope stability, earthquake and liquefaction effects, foundation settlement and ground improvement, along with value engineering and forensic investigations.
The engineer produces reports, technical papers and presentations, speaks with clients and regulators, sets objectives for project teams, and balances schedules and budgets. Mentoring junior engineers is expected, along with contributing thought leadership through articles and conference talks. Periodic travel to nearby and distant sites is part of the job.
The posting requires a bachelor's degree in geotechnical, civil or a related engineering discipline, with a master's preferred. More than 20 years of dam safety practice is asked for, along with a professional engineering license or the ability to register within six months. The stated pay band is $180,000 to $215,000 and may differ by location.
Responsibilities
- Lead geotechnical and geologic field investigations and their planning
- Review boring logs, instrumentation and monitoring records
- Specify and oversee soil and rock lab testing
- Carry out dam design, seepage, stability, seismic and foundation analyses
- Conduct value engineering and forensic studies
- Prepare and check reports, technical documents and presentations
- Engage with clients and regulators and direct project resources
- Supervise and coach junior engineers
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in geotechnical, civil or closely related engineering
- Twenty-plus years of dam safety engineering practice
- Professional Engineer license, or registration within six months
- Command of dams, water-retaining structures, cofferdams and hydraulic works
- Understanding of seepage, stability, liquefaction, deformation and settlement
- Self-starting, organized and cooperative
- Strong English technical writing and speaking
- Willing to visit sites and lift up to 25 pounds
- Clearing background checks and pre-employment screening
Qualifications
- Master's degree in geotechnical or civil engineering
- Record of publishing or presenting at conferences
Core Skills
Benefits
- Employee stock ownership plan
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Medical, dental and flexible spending accounts
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- Long-term disability and supplemental life coverage
- Nine paid holidays plus paid time off
- Tuition support and professional development
- Wellness program and bonus program
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can this job be done remotely?
Yes. The posting says applicants outside Greensboro, NC are welcome and remote work is possible.
What is the pay band?
$180,000 to $215,000, which may vary based on location.
What license is required?
A Professional Engineer license, or registration within six months.
Is travel involved?
Yes, with periodic trips to sites both nearby and far away.
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