Schnabel Engineering Celebrates 70 Years of Engineering Excellence

ACEC member firm, Schnabel Engineering celebrates their 70th anniversary. From the press release:

Schnabel Engineering is marking a major milestone in 2026 as the firm celebrates 70 years of
delivering innovative geotechnical, dam, and tunnel engineering solutions across the United States and around the
world.

Founded in 1956 by brothers Harry and Jim Schnabel, the company has grown from a small test-drilling operation into
a nationally recognized engineering firm with more than 700 employees and 31 offices. Today, Schnabel provides
specialized expertise for complex infrastructure projects in more than 130 countries.
“Schnabel has always been a company of great people who are uniquely bound by a shared and timeless vision to
improve the lives of those we work with and those in our communities,” says Walt Rabe, President and CEO. “This
milestone is a tribute to every employee – past and present – who has helped shape who we are today by working as
one team, united by a shared purpose and commitment to delivering meaningful solutions for our clients and
communities.”

Over the past seven decades, Schnabel has expanded both its technical capabilities and its national footprint. What
began as a geotechnical-focused firm has grown into a multidisciplinary leader, pioneering new approaches and adding
complementary services in dam and levees, fisheries, geoprofessional practice, tunnels and
underground infrastructures, and water protection and resiliency. The firm’s growth has been driven by strategic
acquisitions, a strong culture of collaboration, and long-standing partnerships with clients across public and private
sectors.

“After more than half a century of tackling infrastructure challenges of every scale, one lesson stands above the rest:
the strength of our professional relationships drives the quality of our work,” Rabe adds. “We achieve the best
outcomes when we operate as true partners to our clients, building better, together.”
As Schnabel celebrates its 70th anniversary, the firm continues to invest in new technologies, expand its expertise, and
strengthen its commitment to resilient, community-focused engineering.