Senior Geotechnical Engineer

About the Role

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.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer
, you will lead geotechnical tasks and deliver on a wide variety of projects, with a focus on medium‑to‑large scale civil infrastructure projects primarily in the water and transportation markets. These projects will include multiple delivery methods including conventional design‑bid‑build projects, as well as design‑build projects. This position is based in Bellevue, WA.

Your responsibilities will include mentoring less experienced staff, 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. This position requires a geotechnical engineer who wants to function as part of a large interdisciplinary design team, who can interact with our existing and prospective clients, can provide support to business development efforts, and who will assist the regional business group and geotechnical leadership in advancing the technical capabilities of the regional and global geotechnical group.

• Exploration methods, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and laboratory testing for soil and rock.
• Cold regions engineering.
• Experience with design, construction, and inspection of dam and levee projects.
• Design of typical geotechnical structures, such as shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, embankment and cut slopes, and ground improvement.
• An understanding of earthquake hazard evaluations, including liquefaction assessments, site‑specific ground response analyses, and development of design spectra.
• Preparation of technical reports.
• Familiarity with computer programs for geotechnical analyses, such as SETTLE3D, LPILE, SLIDE or SLOPE, MATHCAD, FB-Multipier, PLAXIS, and FLAC.
• Preparation of design drawings and specifications.

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering.
• M.S/Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering.
• 15 years of geotechnical consulting experience with a focus on heavy infrastructure projects.
• PE license.
• 10 or more years of geotechnical design experience in the dams market preferred.

Our 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, 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 $ to $. 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.