Schnabel Engineering
@SchnabelEng
Schnabel provides specialized expertise and design for geotechnical, dam, and tunnel engineering projects across the U.S. and worldwide.
As Schnabel continues to grow, new opportunities abound for employees at all levels. Watch this video to learn more about what it’s like to work at Schnabel. bit.ly/3ZV2rJk
From childhood bridge dreams to tunneling beneath Central Texas, Kemp Lewis is shaping the unseen. Based in Austin, he brings curiosity, collaboration & 10+ years of geotech expertise. Dive into his journey: bit.ly/44JNk85 #EmployeeSpotlight #SchnabelSpotlights
Even butterflies are curious about geophysics! This beautiful monarch visited our team while they completed data collection in Columbia County, PA. #FaunaFridays #Geophysics #DataCollection

It is with deep sadness we share the passing of Jim Schnabel. Nearly 70 years ago, Jim founded what is now Schnabel Engineering. We honor his courage and legacy. Please keep the Schnabel family in your thoughts and prayers. schnabel-eng.com/remembering-ou…
Ep. 40 of Full Momentum features Ryan Troy of Schnabel Engineering! Dive into Rain on Grid (ROG) modeling in HEC-RAS, satellite data, and real-world flood modeling insights. A must-watch for water resource pros. Watch: youtu.be/I0Rd05uiUEE #SchnabelEngineering #Hydrology

Schnabel is heading to #WPC25 in Knoxville, TN! Connect with Jim Crowder, Ben Webster, Matthew Over, and Joe Schrank at the KY/TN Water Professionals Conference, July 27–30. Let’s talk water, infrastructure, and innovation! #SchnabelEngineering #WaterProfessionals

We helped transform Tivoli Park Preserve by daylighting 1/3 mile of Patroon Creek—restoring habitat, boosting flood resilience & adding access. Over 7,000 native plants now thrive! Proud to team with @AlbanyWaterDept, @CHAcompanies and @kellerconstruc2 . #SchnabelSpotlights
Meet one of nature’s most diverse engineers: Order Coleoptera. With over 400,000 known species, beetles play vital roles in ecosystems—from decomposers to pollinators. 🪲 #FaunaFridays #SchnabelEngineering


Schnabel’s Allen Cadden and Ben Webster are featured in @NASA’s new video on the NISAR mission—showcasing how satellite data will enhance infrastructure monitoring at sites like Yeager Airport. Watch here: bit.ly/3Iy1i4i #NISAR #Infrastructure #Geotech #NASA #EO59
Schnabel Engineering is proud to be a National Sponsor of the 2025 @NHAupdates Northeast Regional Meeting in Fitchburg, MA, July 22–24! We’re excited to join hydro leaders to discuss dam safety, clean energy & the future of waterpower. #NHA2025 #Hydropower #SchnabelEngineering

Catch Matt Koziol, PE of #SchnabelEngineering & Chris Campbell, PE of @BinkleyBarfield at the @northtxacp Luncheon on July 17! Topic: Designing an 84” water line under a major TX highway interchange. #UCTA #CivilEngineering #Infrastructure

"If hydropower isn’t fully valued, our communities will pay the price." Schnabel CEO Walt Rabe shares his perspective in @thehill as OBBBA delivers key support for hydro. Important context for energy policy discussions via @NatlHydro: bit.ly/40krJAx

We’re thrilled to welcome Rick Vincent, PE to Schnabel Engineering as a Principal in our Tunnels & Underground team! With 30+ years of experience in complex underground and heavy civil projects, Rick is a fantastic addition. #SchnabelEngineering

Our team recently visited a dam site in western Colorado where they saw these Desert Bighorn Sheep just off the road! 🐏 #FaunaFridays #SchnabelEngineering

Heading to the 2025 GAWP Annual Conference & Expo? Come visit Schnabel at Booth 133 and connect with Aaron Arrowood and Michael Gee, Savannah, GA, from July 13–16! We look forward to seeing you there! #GAWP2025 #WaterProfessionals #SchnabelEngineering

Happy Independence Day! Today we celebrate the freedoms we cherish and honor those who made them possible. Wishing everyone a joyful and safe Fourth of July! #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #SchnabelEngineering

Schnabel is heading to the 2025 Georgia Mining Association Annual Conference! Meet Graham Elliott and Brett Dodd in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL from July 10–13. #GMAConference #Mining #SchnabelEngineering

Bill Billiet recently presented at the GeoVirginia Conference, where he delivered a talk titled "Lateral Load Testing of Rock-Socketed Drilled Shafts." His presentation highlighted Schnabel’s work at Dulles International Airport. Photo credit: Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero

A look back at Cobbs Creek Reservoir in 2023—about 95% complete with the main dam topped out. Crews were installing ACBs, setting the intake tower bridge & restoring borrow areas. Today, the reservoir is at full pool! #SchnabelEngineering #CobbsCreek
Exciting news from Schnabel’s Wilmington, NC office! Under Jake Wessell’s leadership, they've moved into a larger space to better serve our clients and invest in the region’s future. 📍 New Address: 3902 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 #SchnabelEngineering #WilmingtonNC

Our team made a new friend during site recon for an interstate improvement project—a remarkably friendly Eastern Fence Lizard! #FaunaFridays #SchnabelEngineering

