**Description** 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 Description:** Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Denver (Lakewood), Colorado office is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Consultant/Dam Engineer with geotechnical engineering expertise related to dams, water resources projects, civil works projects, and the application of risk informed decision-making procedures. The successful candidate will support our growing Denver office and projects throughout the U.S., working with collaborative multi-disciplinary teams. The Denver office of Schnabel focuses on the evaluation and design of dams, water resource studies, hydraulic structures, civil works facilities, as well as advancing our practice of risk informed decision making within our dam engineering group. Example projects include the inspection, evaluation and design of new and rehabilitated embankment and concrete dams, spillways, outlet works, and related structures for dam owners located across the U.S. **Job Responsibilities:** Perform the following dam engineering tasks: + Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or senior reviewer by providing geotechnical and dam engineering expertise and technical oversight related to geotechnical aspects of projects with varying size and complexity. + Collaborate with peers in offices across the U.S. and across various technical disciplines to achieve project goals. Other disciplines may include geotechnical, civil, structural, hydraulic, and mechanical engineers, and geologists, environmental scientists, and construction personnel. + Provide analysis/design guidance and review of design calculations, engineering analyses, and technical reports. + Participate in Comprehensive Safety Reviews, FERC Part12D Inspections, and technical review boards (Board of Consultants) for existing dam and hydropower facilities. + Conduct potential failure mode analyses and risk analyses for dam and levee projects, including identifying and developing potential geotechnical failure modes, and serving as a technical expert in risk analysis workshops. + Help lead our Geotechnical and Engineering Geology Community of Practice by serving as a senior technical advisor, trainer, and mentor to junior engineers. + Participate in key professional organizations events for continued learning and networking opportunities, but also to serve on technical committees (e.g., USSD, ASDSO, DFI). + Support the development of engineering proposals and qualification statements. **Required Skills/Experience:** + Master’s or PhD degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or Civil Engineering with at least 25 years of professional experience. + Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geotechnical Engineer (G.E.). + Demonstrated expertise and experience related to internal erosion, seepage analysis and cutoff techniques, slope stability, foundation design, retaining wall design, soil mechanics, material testing, settlement and deformation analyses, liquefaction assessments, filter zone and drain design, and risk analysis on dams, levees, and/or civil works projects. Experience/proficiency with common computer-aided analysis and modeling programs applicable to these technical areas. + Experience and knowledge of applicable state and federal dam safety design methodologies, policies and regulations, including USACE design standards, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation design standards, FERC guidelines, etc. + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level. + Ability to work independently or as part of a team. + Attention to detail and well-organized. **Preferred Qualifications/Skills:** + Active participation in relevant professional societies (USSD, ASDSO, DFI, etc.) + Experience with Risk Analyses (PFMA, Screening, SQRA, QRA, etc.) **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 $150,000 to $185,000. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.