Mechanical Engineering Practice Lead – Dam and Levee Business Unit; East Coast

Mechanical Engineering Practice Lead – Dam and Levee Business Unit (East Coast)

Job Category
:
Engineering

Requisition Number
: MECHA
002011

• Posted :
  September 8, 2025
• Full-Time

• Chadds Ford, PA
  3 Dickinson Dr
  Suite 200
  Chadds Ford, PA 19317, USA
• Greensboro, NC
  11-A Oak Branch Dr
  Greensboro, NC 27407, USA

Benefit options include:

• Medical 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)
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Schnabel Engineering is committed to building stronger, safer communities by solving complex infrastructure problems. Schnabel specializes in engineering quality solutions, managing risk, and providing specialized expertise in Dams, Tunnels, and Geotechnical investigations.

Mechanical Engineering Practice Lead – Dam and Levee Business Unit (East Coast)

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Dam and Levee Business Unit. The preferred candidate will have expertise in mechanical systems related to dams and water conveyance infrastructure, including hydraulic gates, valves, outlet works, pump stations, pipelines, and intakes. In this position, the selected candidate will lead the East Coast Practice and be responsible for the assessment, design, and rehabilitation of critical infrastructure and work closely with water resource agencies, utilities, and other stakeholders while mentoring and teaching mid‑level professionals and supporting related business functions.

The role also includes business development activities such as drafting proposals, presenting at conferences/events, and participating in industry committees with targeted outreach to firms with complementary capabilities.

Mechanical Engineering Excellence in Dams
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As leaders in dam engineering, Schnabel provides comprehensive mechanical engineering services related to dam safety, hydraulic structures, fish facilities, and water conveyance systems. Our mechanical expertise focuses on resilient and reliable infrastructure.

Coast-to-Coast Presence
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With 30 offices across the U.S., we serve clients in diverse sectors, including water resources, energy, utilities, municipalities, federal government and public agencies.

Award‑Winning Culture
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Our collaborative, employee‑centric culture fosters creativity, professional growth, and community engagement.

Innovation and Research
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We actively contribute to industry advancements, research, and best practices.

• Design mechanical systems related to dams and levees, hydroelectric facilities, pump stations, intakes, and fish facilities.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to deliver projects that enhance dam safety and reliability.
• Provide technical expertise in mechanical engineering.
• Use precision instruments for condition assessments of existing mechanical components.
• Conduct field inspections and assessments of existing mechanical systems.
• Work across business units and collaborate with existing staff to pursue and deliver successful projects.
• Report to the Business Unit Leader(s) and contribute to the strategic plan of the Dam and Levee Business Unit.
• Travel, as necessary, to support essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited four‑year program.
• Existing Professional Engineering licensure in the United States.
• 15 years of relevant experience in dam and hydroelectric infrastructure or water resource projects and full technical competence in relevant mechanical engineering specialty areas.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems used in dams and hydraulic structures.
• Expertise with multidisciplinary design projects.
• Project management capabilities including oversight of engineering analyses, design drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Experience in business development to grow mechanical engineering services.
• Confidence and independent decision‑making, with a shared sense of responsibility.
• Proven history of leveraging existing client…