Staff Structural Engineer - Dam Engineering

Schnabel Engineering • Seattle, WA • 2h ago

Description

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 Civil Engineer with a structural emphasis, to join our talented dam engineering team in Seattle. Our firm is large enough to work on some of the most complex dam sites across North America, yet small enough to remain employee owned and deeply focused on dam engineering as a core practice area. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design, analysis and assessment of dams, spillways, gates, and related hydraulic structures while collaborating with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team including civil, geotechnical, hydraulic, and mechanical engineers. 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:

Perform engineering activities throughout all phases of a project lifecycle, including investigation, evaluation, analysis, design, and engineering services during construction on dams and related hydraulics structures.

Perform structural analysis and prepare detailed design calculations.

Prepare construction drawings and technical specifications.

Develop structural models using finite element modeling software (SAP2000, Risa 3D, Staad.PRO, or equivalent).

Refer to applicable industry standards and building codes for appropriate loads, analysis procedures, and requirements (ASCE 7, ACI 318, ACI 350, Steel Design Manual, IBC, USACE Manuals, ect.)

Assistance with responding to contractor's submittals and questions during construction.

Collaborate with other design disciplines and CAD designers on complex dam and related infrastructure design projects.

Occasional travel may be required.

Work as a team member within the Seattle office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload.

Required Skills/Experience:

A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program including coursework in concrete and steel design.

EIT certification or ability to obtain the certification within a year of hiring and willingness to work towards a PE license.

Ability to manage workload on several simultaneous projects.

Professional oral and written communication skills.

A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in structural engineering.

Coursework in finite element analysis.

Experience/proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, ect.) and/or experience with finite element analysis software (Risa 3D, Staad.PRO, SAP2000, ect.).

Experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications.

Experience in consulting engineering.

Experience in design of dams, spillways, gates, and related hydraulic structures.

Other Requirements:

Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, credit check.

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

The compensation range for this position is between $57,200 to $86,000. 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.?

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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