Staff Civil/Geotech Engineer - East Lansing, Michigan, , United States

Only for registered members East Lansing, Michigan, , United States

17 hours ago

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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 et ...
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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:

Schnabel Engineering is seeking an Entry-Level Engineer to join our growing practice in Michigan, ideally located in the Grand Rapids and/or Lansing, MI areas.  We are looking for a motivated candidate with an interest in developing both field and analytical skills, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Work with project teams on civil, geotechnical, geological, or mining engineering projects that involve CAD design, construction oversight, field work, data evaluation, engineering analysis and report preparation
  • Assist in planning and performing geotechnical investigations and analyses
  • Assist in preparation of reports, plans, and specifications
  • Observe and log soil borings and/or rock cores
  • Conduct field assignments, such as site mapping
  • Observe construction and perform materials testing, when needed. Material testing could include concrete testing, soil compaction, etc.
  • Assist in performing field inspections
  • Assist in performing analyses and design calculations

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological, or Mining Engineering or equivalency
  • Detailed oriented with strong analytical skill and a positive attitude as well as the ability to work both independently and on teams
  • A willingness to perform a variety of assignments on short notice is valuable
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to excel in a hybrid work environment
  • It is also beneficial to be comfortable in remote settings, with a can-do attitude, and a willingness to perform a variety of tasks as needed to complete an assignment and satisfy project demands
  • Desire and willingness to work outdoors and travel within Michigan and nationwide. Occasional travel to our current Michigan offices in Gladstone and Marquette will be required.
  • Engineer in Training with the ability to receive a Professional Engineering License within 4 years

Desired Skills/Experience:

  • Relevant internship experience
  • 1-4 years of relevant industry experience
  • Geotechnical exploration experience including drilling supervision, soil logging and classification
  • Strong computer skills and experience with industry standard commercial computer software including: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and/or various engineering software

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 $57,200 to $95,693. 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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