Senior Dam Engineer

Position Overview

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. With high standards for quality and ethics, and as an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees across 31 U.S. offices, Schnabel is committed to the communities in which we live.

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work in a relaxed atmosphere with opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Level Dam Engineer with over 10 years of experience in one or more dam engineering disciplines (hydrology, hydraulics, geotechnical, or structural engineering) to support our growing business in Dallas and north Texas.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise, technical oversight, and overall management of dam engineering projects – including inspection, investigation, evaluation, design, and construction of existing and new dams, reservoirs, and hydraulic structures.
• Prepare and review design calculations, engineering reports, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Manage client relationships and proactively market and develop dam engineering business opportunities.
• Develop engineering proposals, qualification statements, and perform project management activities including planning, budgeting, invoicing, resource communication, and backlog reporting.
• Collaborate with team members across other Schnabel offices to balance workload and supervise and mentor junior engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, geotechnical and/or structural engineering with a focus on dam design (Texas experience is a plus).
• Licensed Professional Engineer in one or more states with the ability to seek reciprocity in Texas upon employment.
• Proficiency with computer-aided analysis and modeling programs applicable to dam engineering.
• Experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal dam safety design methodologies, policies, and regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and a commitment to professional excellence.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment screening.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: The compensation range for this position is between $83,386 to $133,355, and may vary based on geographic location and other factors.
• 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

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