Staff Engineer

About

Schnabel Engineering is an employee‑owned, professional engineering and consulting firm focused on geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. They are seeking a motivated individual to develop field and analytical skills while working on projects that improve infrastructure and support local communities.

Company Overview

• Schnabel Engineering is a civil engineering company that specializes in geotechnical and tunnel engineering services.
• Founded in 1956.
• Headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, USA.
• Workforce of 501‑1000 employees.
• Website: http://schnabel-eng.com

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute geotechnical field work
• Use GIS/GPS and related technology to aid in planning and executing geotechnical field work
• Log test borings in the field
• Observe geotechnical‑related construction and perform materials testing
• Prepare field reports
• Use AutoCAD and GIS to create plan sheets and figures for reports
• Assign and review laboratory tests
• Interpret data and perform calculations to support geotechnical designs
• Provide support on preparation of geotechnical reports and proposals
• Communicate with subcontractors, project managers, and clients about project progress and milestones to facilitate project performance

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related major from an ABET‑accredited program
• 0‑2 years of professional experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including assignments that may last several weeks to months away from the office
• Positive, outgoing attitude
• Ability to coordinate, multi‑task, and communicate with subcontractors, managers, and clients by phone, email, video‑chat, and other means of communication
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self‑improvement
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, hike difficult terrain, enter trenches, climb ladders and work outside
• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening
• EIT certification
• Geotechnical‑focused undergraduate coursework is preferred
• Prior internship or professional work in a related field (i.e., geotechnical engineering, construction, civil engineering, etc.)
• Prior internship experience in construction materials testing
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D or similar drafting programs

Benefits

• 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

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Schnabel Engineering has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships:
  • 13 in 2025
  • 5 in 2024
  • 5 in 2023
  • 4 in 2022
  • 2 in 2021
  • 2 in 2020

Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.