Description

Field Engineer / Field Technician

Schnabel is a leader in specialty design-build underground construction. We are looking for a Field Engineer / Field Technician to join our team in Bethesda, MD. Founded in 1959, Schnabel continues to grow with a people first approach. Family owned and operated, with a clear vision for expansion we are ready to add to our tenured team. The main responsibility for this role is to support our project management team with engineering calculations and data collection, and general quality control.

Our projects will be based in the Mid-Atlantic with a majority in the greater DC Metro. Our typical scope of work includes installation of soldier piles, micropiles, lagging, walers, tiebacks, and braces for support of excavation projects. We also take on challenging projects with underpinning, grouting, tunneling, and unique structural support as part of our scope. Candidates who have direct construction experience and familiarity with our company’s traditional scope of work are preferred. 

Job Responsibilities

Set up and Data collection of survey monitoring pointsCreate and manage data sets in ExcelCommunicate with project team both internally and externallyEngineering calculationsProvide quality control/quality assurance on projectsOrganizing and handling the submittal processWorking in the field and traveling to our projectsField work is outdoors and open to the elements

Qualifications

Ability to learn how to operate field data collectors, digital levels, and GPS unitsExperience with a total station is a plusCompetent in coordinate geometry and excel spreadsheetsAble to work independently, solve problems, be organized, and accountableExcellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent computer skills with a high proficiency for office products including word, excel, and outlookAbility to lift 50 lbs over difficult terrain1 year of experience working on a survey field crew or successful internship with equal responsibilitiesMinimum of 2 year degree with some type of surveying coursework being completed

Benefits will be discussed during the interview process

Schnabel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. We are an E-Verify employer.