Mid-Level Geologist

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
• 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

Job Responsibilities:

Field Investigations & Remediation

• Coordinate and execute environmental field investigations, including soil, groundwater, surface water, and drinking water sampling.
• Provide on‑site oversight of drilling activities, including soil and rock coring, monitoring well installation, well development, and abandonment.
• Perform detailed geologic logging of soil, sediment, and bedrock in accordance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Support and oversee remedial system installation, operation, maintenance, and injections, including in‑situ and ex-situ treatment applications.
• Conduct site assessments, remedial investigations, and compliance monitoring for regulated environmental sites.

Regulatory Compliance & Health and Safety

• Lead preparation and implementation of Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) and conduct daily tailgate safety meetings.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, HAZWOPER, and site‑specific safety requirements.
• Execute field activities in accordance with state and federal regulatory programs and approved work plans.

Sampling, Equipment, and Data Collection

• Perform water quality testing and field measurements using calibrated instrumentation.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot field equipment, including peristaltic pumps, bladder pumps, submersible pumps, water quality meters, PIDs, and GPS units.
• Calibrate instruments and maintain accurate field records, calibration logs, and chain‑of‑custody documentation.
• Collect, preserve, and manage environmental samples for laboratory analysis.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Review, validate, and interpret analytical laboratory data for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Summarize and interpret environmental data using maps, figures, and geologic cross‑sections.
• Identify trends in field and analytical data to support conceptual site models and remedial decision‑making.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, regulatory submittals, and compliance documentation.

Project & Subcontractor Coordination

• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, including drillers, laboratories, remediation contractors, waste disposal vendors, and material suppliers.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and execution within a team‑based environment.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in either:
• Geology or Environmental Engineering
• 5+ years of professional experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of regulatory programs (CERCLA, RCRA, NC 2L GWQS)
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Willingness and ability to perform outdoor field work and travel; and
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to navigate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Prior professional work in a related field (i.e. water sampling, drilling, field documentation, laboratory analysis, remediation, etc.)
• Experience using Excel, EQuIS, ArcGIS, giNT

Other Requirements:

• 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 $73,000 to $110,000. 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.