Assistant Resident Engineer

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 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 maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

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

Job Description:

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a highly skilled Assistant Resident Engineer to join our distinguished team for a project located in Alexandria, VA. With a reputation for excellence built over a decade, Schnabel Engineering shapes the foundation of our urban infrastructure. The ideal candidate will act as a field-based representative supporting the Resident Engineer to maintain quality control, safety standards, and schedule adherence.

Projects overview: Solids Upgrade Program, Preliminary and Primary Systems Upgrade Project, and Centrate Pretreatment Project include upgrades to wastewater/industrial process facilities, with various mechanical, structural, electrical, and piping components. This section describes the general scope and expected involvement but does not enumerate every task.

Job Responsibilities:

• Site Supervision & Oversight:
  Provide daily on-site construction supervision and mentoring of the inspection team’s oversight of wastewater treatment plant’s primary, solids and tertiary systems rehabilitation and upgrades, including mechanical, piping, electrical, structural, and pumping systems.
• Contract Administration:
  Review, track, and process submittals, Shop Drawings, Request for Information (RFIs), and Contractor Payment Applications.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Review inspector’s daily reports, inspection logs, and photographic records of construction progress for quality and accuracy.
• Compliance & Inspection:
  Monitor contractor activities for compliance with contract plans, specifications, building codes, and environmental regulations.
• Change Management:
  Assist in evaluating and negotiating change orders, field modifications, and potential claims.
• Startup & Commissioning:
  Participate in the testing, startup, and commissioning of process equipment and systems to ensure functional performance.
• Safety Coordination:
  Enforce site safety regulations and participate in safety meetings to maintain a safe work environment.
• Stakeholder Liaison:
  Coordinate with plant operations staff to minimize service disruptions during construction.

Required Skills/

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum of 5+ years of construction management or construction field engineer experience specifically related to wastewater, water, or industrial process projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, process mechanical piping, and construction specifications.
• Experience with construction management software (e-Builder, Procore, Primavera P6) and MS Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and technical writing skills to produce reports and lead meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.

Other Requirements:

Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check

• Ability to pass a…