Geotechnical Engineer

Market

Water

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

By joining us as a Geotechnical Engineer, you will lead geotechnical tasks, provide leadership to geotechnical staff, and lead the delivery for on a wide variety of projects, with a focus on transport infrastructure and water markets. These projects will include both conventional design-bid-build projects, as well as design-build projects.

Your responsibilities will include leading projects in the development and implementation of geotechnical data collection programs, geotechnical analyses, preparation of reports, development of contract documents, and providing support during project construction. Each day, you will have the opportunity to follow projects from concept development through the construction phase with our engineers.

You will also be responsible for coordination and oversight of subsurface investigation programs, preparation of geotechnical engineering and foundation recommendation reports, preparation of geotechnical specifications, design and analysis of foundation and ground retention systems, and construction monitoring experience of pile foundations and drilled shafts.

Technical skills that are required to serve in this role include, but are not necessarily limited to, knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Exploration methods, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and laboratory testing for soil and rock;
• Experience with design, construction, and inspection of water and transport infrastructure projects;
• Design of typical geotechnical structures, such as shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, embankment and cut slopes, and ground improvement;
• Preparation of technical reports, design drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with computer programs for geotechnical analyses, such as SETTLE3D, APILE, LPILE, GRLWEAP, DeepEx, SLIDE or SLOPE, MATHCAD, FB-Multipier, PLAXIS 2D and 3D, or FLAC 2D and 3D; and
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil3D
• Python programming and application of AI and ML in geotechnical engineering would be an added advantage.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Master of Science degree with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering
• Substantial professional post graduate years of geotechnical design experience (consulting or contracting)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Flexibility to travel for office and field assignments within the New England and NY/NJ regions.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

90,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

120,000.00

Jacobs' health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $120,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Locations

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