Field Engineer

DescriptionSchnabel 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 600+ employees in 27 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. The Boise, Idaho office is seeking a Field Engineer to support our engineering group. We are seeking a qualified individual to spend up to two years in the field on an exciting water infrastructure rehabilitation project. This temporary field assignment will include over-night shift at our client’s job site. This challenging and rewarding position requires flexibility, dedication, and attention to detail. The candidate could report to our Boise, ID or Greensboro, NC office, but the project location is in Columbia, SC. We may also provide relocation assistance for the right candidate. This opportunity is a collaboration between multiple Schnabel locations to include Boise, Greensboro, and Columbia. The right candidate will be considered for further opportunities following project completion.The Boise 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 fish hatcheries, surface water intakes, pump stations, dams, outlet works, pipelines, and fabricated gates and valves for projects located across the United States.Job Responsibilities:

Key member of the on-site Construction Management/Quality Control and Quality Assurance team.

Successfully interface and communicate with Owner, Schnabel engineering staff, and contractor(s).

Participate in problem solving with the design engineering team, construction team and owners during construction.

Participate in periodic meetings required by Contract Documents and produces required documentation.

Track physical progress, schedule, quality control and budget, and reports to Owner.

Utilize project contract management software and document management system to effectively capture and organize all project reporting and correspondence.

Position requires travel and possible temporary relocation to project site(s) throughout the United States for extended periods of time.

Required Skills/Experience:

A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited institution.

U.S. Citizenship or Green Card. No visa sponsorship will be provided.

2-5+ years of engineering experience.

Successful completion of the EIT

PE license or 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.

Experience and interest with the following types of water infrastructure projects:

Gates & valves

Dams

Hydropower plants

Pumps stations

Intakes

Large diameter pipelines, fittings, pipe supports

Machine design

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 DisabilitiesThe 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)