Mechanical Engineer

at Schnabel Engineering in Boise, Idaho, United States

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 500+ employees in 25 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.

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 Boise, Idaho office is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support our engineering group. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong multi-disciplinary team.

The Boise office of Schnabel focuses on the evaluation and design of dams, structures, and facilities within our dams engineering group. Example projects include the design of fish hatcheries, surface water intakes, pump stations, dams, outlet works, pipelines, and fabricated gates and valves for projects located across the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Analyze and design components related to dams and water infrastructure, including gates, valves, bulkheads, pipelines, pumps, steel fabrications, reinforced concrete, and hydrologic analysis

+ Perform inspections of hydraulic structures and collect data and measurements in the field

+ Develop engineering recommendations and write technical reports

+ Assist in the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications to be part of construction documents

+ Prepare 2D design drawings using AutoCAD

+ Prepare 3D design models and drawings using Solidworks

Required Skills/Experience:

+ A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, from an ABET-accredited institution is required.

+ 0-5 years of design-oriented engineering experience.

+ Successful completion of the EIT

+ PE license or future ability to become a Licensed Professional Engineer.

+ Ability to lift 60 pounds and be physically able to negotiate construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside.

+ Experience and interest with the following types of water infrastructure projects:

+ Dams

+ Hydropower plants

+ Pumps stations

+ Intakes

+ Fish hatcheries

+ Large diameter pipelines, fittings, pipe supports, and valves

+ Machine design

+ Instrumentation and Controls

+ Proficiency with the latest versions of AutoCAD & Solidworks.

+ Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

+ Have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment.

+ A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.

Other Requirements:

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

+ Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35