Growth momentum Schnabel Engineering is an ENR Top 200 design firm with 700+ employees across 31 offices and revenue in the 250–500 million range, signaling strong market presence and expansion potential for geotechnical, dam, and tunnel projects.

Leadership expansion Recent executive and practice-area hires including a new Chief Financial Officer and Hydropower Generation Practice Lead indicate deliberate leadership growth and a focus on expanding capabilities in high-demand sectors ripe for cross-sell opportunities.

Tunnels and dams Strategic hires in tunnels and dams, plus the acquisition of JCK Underground, point to a strengthened competitive position in tunnel boring and dam safety/engineering, suggesting collaborations with clients pursuing large-scale subterranean and water infrastructure projects.

Global footprint With projects in over 130 countries and remote-site experience, Schnabel can position itself for international infrastructure programs and multi-region clients seeking consistent geotechnical and dam engineering services.

Technology enablement Adoption of tools like iCIMS, Power BI, Esri ArcMap, Newforma, and Google Cloud enables data-driven client engagement, streamlined project delivery, and scalable proposals—props for differentiated proposals and faster win rates.