Senior Dam Engineer; Associate​/Senior Associate

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 700+ employees in 31 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.

• 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

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 Portland, OR office is seeking a Senior Level Civil Dams Engineer with expertise and practical experience in the design and construction of earth embankment dams, 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 Portland 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 earth embankment dams, earth lined and/or concrete spillways, dam intakes and outlet systems, dam drain systems, concrete structures, water control, conveyance, pumping and measurement structures related to dams and reservoirs.

Additional projects include municipal and agricultural water supply systems, including open channel and closed conduit flow.

Perform the following dam engineering tasks:

• Provide engineering expertise, technical oversight and overall management of earth embankment dams, concrete dams, water storage reservoirs and conveyance engineering projects.
• Prepare and/or review design calculations, engineering reports, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Manage client relationships.
• Proactively market and develop dam engineering business opportunities.
• 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 Portland and Seattle offices, and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
• Supervise design analysis and construction related engineering services.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers.
• Prefer willingness to travel, with some overnight travel.

• 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.
• 15 years plus of relevant work experience in design of water storage, control, measurement and conveyance infrastructure.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and the ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Experience…