Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Grand Junction, CO

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 450 employees in 25 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.

Job Description:

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, lead and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation.  The Longmont, Colorado office is seeking a Civil/Geotechnical Project Manager with expertise and practical experience in the design and construction of hydraulic structures related to dams and reservoirs, canals and pipelines to support our growing office and region.  We are looking for experienced, motivated candidates with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of and provide leadership to a strong multi-disciplinary team. 

The Longmont office of Schnabel focuses on the evaluation and design of dams, reservoir facilities, and hydraulic structures, as well as advancing our practice of risk informed decision making within our dam engineering group. Example projects include design of water control, conveyance, pumping and measurement structures related to dams and reservoirs and municipal and agricultural water supply systems, including open channel and closed conduit flow.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform the following dam engineering tasks:

• Provide engineering expertise, technical oversight and overall management of water storage reservoirs and conveyance engineering projects focused on hydraulic structures. 
• Prepare and review design calculations, engineering reports, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Manage client relationships.
• Develop engineering proposals and qualification statements.
• Perform project management activities including planning and delegating work, managing project budgets, invoicing, communicating resource needs and reporting backlog.
• Work as a team member within the Longmont office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
• Supervise construction related engineering services.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers.
• Prefer willingness to travel, with some occasional travel.

Required Skills/Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program. 
• A Master’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
• 7 to 15 years of relevant work experience in design of water storage, control, measurement and conveyance infrastructure. 
• Licensed Professional Engineer and the ability to obtain reciprocity. 
• Experience/proficiency with common computer-aided analyses and modeling programs applicable to dam and general hydraulic engineering. 
• Experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications.  
• Experience with construction of water storage and conveyance structures.
• Experience and knowledge of applicable state and federal dam safety design methodologies, policies and regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and well-organized.

For candidates in Colorado the salary range is $85,000 to $125,000 commensurate with experience and expertise.