Mid-Level Civil Engineer
SchnabelHelena, Montana, United States
Posted March 10, 2026
73000 - 110000 USD
About the Company
Schnabel is a nationwide contractor that specializes in designing and constructing earth retention systems and specialized foundations, having completed over 4,000 projects in more than 750 cities since 1959. The company has pioneered the use of earth tiebacks and soil nails, evolving them from temporary support solutions to standard permanent applications. With a portfolio that includes excavation support, micropiles, cutoff walls, underpinning, jet grouting, and deep soil mixing, Schnabel delivers engineering‑driven, cost‑effective solutions tailored to each site. Its blend of family pride, cutting‑edge technology, extensive field experience, and award‑winning craftsmanship consistently results in high‑quality, economical work for owners and general contractors alike.
Job Description
Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm seeking a mid-level civil engineer to support its engineering group. The position offers a balanced combination of technical work and project management responsibilities. The Helena, Montana office focuses on the evaluation and design of dams, hydraulic structures, surface water intakes, fish hatcheries, pump stations, and similar project types.
Requirements
- Analyze and design components related to water infrastructure, including gates, valves, bulkheads, pipelines, pumps, steel fabrications, reinforced concrete, geotechnical evaluations, and hydrologic analysis.
- Participate in design quality control efforts, including development of design standards.
- Perform inspections of dams and hydraulic structures and collect data and measurements in the field. Create detailed assessment reports of field conditions.
- Develop engineering recommendations and write technical reports.
- Assist in the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications to be part of construction documents.
- Work with business development and branch staff to effectively respond to requests for proposals or presentation of qualifications in other forums.
- Prepare 2D design drawings using AutoCAD.
- Prepare 3D design models and drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D & Autodesk Revit.
- Perform construction inspection with opportunities for long-term field assignments.
- Work as a team member within the Helena office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
- Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level.
- Periodic travel will be required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee life & ADD insurance
- Short-term disability
- 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