Engineering​/Scientific Technician

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

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun & flexible atmosphere, and to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! The Blacksburg, VA office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking an Engineering/Scientific Technician to join our growing practice. We are looking for motivated candidates with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team.

This role is an excellent opportunity for graduates with science-based majors to gain entry into the consulting engineering field. Successful candidates will have a desire to work outside and enjoy being a part of building the nation’s infrastructure. This role provides consistent working hours, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to earn overtime pay.

• Observe and document construction activities, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
• Perform testing of construction materials including soil, concrete, asphalt, masonry and reinforcing steel.
• Provide as-needed support to the geotechnical design phase department on tasks such as soil boring layouts using GPS and observation of test borings.
• Provide as-needed support in the soils and concrete laboratory performing laboratory testing.

• High School degree
• Valid Driver’s License
• Possess good oral, written, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to perform rudimentary mathematic computations
• Attentive to detail
• Interest in working outdoors on construction sites
• Candidates must be able to lift 50 - 75 pounds on an occasional basis and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, climb ladders and work outside

• Bachelor of Science degree in geology, earth sciences, physics, environmental science or a related field
• Prior construction experience or internship experience in the engineering field

• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment screening

The compensation range for this position is between $18/hour to $28/hour. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.