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Schnabel Engineering Entry-Level Civil Engineer in Helena, Montana
Description
Schnabel Engineering is an employee-owned, professional consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in dam, geotechnical, geostructural, and tunnel engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities they live in, and support are a vital part of who we are and what we offer. Founded in 1956, Schnabel has experienced tremendous success and growth through its dedication to excellence in client service, high quality, and value-added solutions. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and Top 10 Dams and Reservoirs Design Firm with over 500+ employees in 26 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 health, dental, life and disability. Engagement in Schnabel’s wellness program offers incentives for employees to pursue a healthy lifestyle, and the firm rewards employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
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:
Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. Our Helena, Montana office is seeking an entry level civil engineer to support our engineering group. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong multi-disciplinary team.
The Helena office of Schnabel focuses on the evaluation and design of dams, structures, and facilities within our dams engineering group. Example projects include the design of dams, fish hatcheries, surface water intakes, pump stations, outlet works, pipelines, and fabricated gates and valves for projects located across the United States.
Job Responsibilities:
Analyze and design components related to water infrastructure, including gates, valves, bulkheads, pipelines, pumps, steel fabrications, reinforced concrete, geotechnical evaluations, and hydrologic analysis
Perform inspections of dams and hydraulic structures and collect data and measurements in the field
Develop engineering recommendations and write technical reports
Assist in the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications to be part of construction documents
Prepare 2D design drawings using AutoCAD
Prepare 3D design models and drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D & Autodesk Revit
Perform construction inspection with opportunities for longer-term field assignments
Work as a team member within the Helena office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
Required Skills/Experience:
A Bachelor's degree focused in civil engineering, from an ABET-accredited institution is required
Candidates with a Master's Degree are preferred, but not required
0-5 years of design- and/or construction-oriented consulting engineering experience
Successful completion of the EIT and future ability to become a Licensed Professional Engineer
Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside
Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel. There is an opportunity for field inspection assignments associated with this opening for candidates with relevant qualifications
Experience and interest with the following types of projects:
Dams
Hydropower plants
Pumps stations
Intakes
Fish hatcheries
Large diameter pipelines, fittings, pipe supports, and valves
Machine design
Fabricated steel structures
Proficiency with the latest version of AutoCAD & AutoCAD Civil 3D
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment
A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level
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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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