Skip to main navigation Main Navigation History Schnabel pioneered the use of technology and foundation systems throughout the U.S. The opening of our first branch office in Richmond, Virginia, in 1974 began a groundswell of change for our firm, including a foray into the industrial and waterfront markets, initiated by the company that would become our most long-standing client — Newport News Shipbuilding. Over decades, Schnabel opened offices throughout the East Coast, continuing to provide geotechnical and environmental engineering services as well as construction observation and testing. New offices brought new talent and new services. Beginning in the 1990s and continuing through today, Schnabel has added complementary services of dam and tunnel engineering, mining, water resources, and water rights specialties to our portfolio through the addition of companies such as Dan McGill & Associates, Inc., Applied Geoscience & Engineering, Inc., Lachel & Associates, Inc., Geo/Environmental Services, Inc., and, most recently, Deere and Ault Consultants, Inc., as we continue to expand our expertise and grow our nationwide reputation. The expansion also helped us achieve a coast-to-coast geographic footprint, with offices most recently opening in Seattle, Washington; Boise, Idaho; Denver and Longmont, Colorado; and Austin, Texas. Applied Geoscience & Engineering, Inc. Deere and Ault Consultants, Inc. Lachel & Associates, Inc. The company Jim Schnabel started in Washington, DC over six decades ago has grown into a 425+ employee-owned firm with multiple subsidiary and affiliated companies working on projects for public and private organizations and businesses throughout the world. It is our privilege to expand on his vision and continue our efforts to build stronger, safer communities for present and future generations. Markets Government Power and Energy Transportation Water Commercial Cultural Industrial Institutional Services Dam and Levee Geoprofessional Structures and Facilities Tunnel and Underground Water Supply, Conveyance, and Distribution Construction Phase Services Environmental Risk Portfolio About Careers Privacy Terms of Use Contact © Copyright 2021. Schnabel Engineering, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | All engineering services in the following states are performed by Schnabel’s respective affiliated entity: Michigan: Schnabel Engineering of Michigan, Inc.; New York/Connecticut: Schnabel Engineering of New York; North Carolina: Schnabel Engineering South, P.C.