Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer

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$95,300.00/yr - $/yr

As Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer based in Bellevue, Washington or Portland, Oregon, you will lead geotechnical tasks and oversee delivery on a wide variety of projects, with a focus on water and transportation market projects such as dams, levees, treatment plants, bridges, and related infrastructure. Projects may include design-bid-build and design-build efforts. Your responsibilities include mentoring less experienced staff, potentially serving as a staff manager, leading geotechnical data collection programs, performing geotechnical analyses, preparing reports, developing contract documents, and supporting project construction.

You will work within a large interdisciplinary design team, interact with clients, support business development, and help advance the technical capabilities of the regional office and global geotechnical group.

Technical skills required include, but are not limited to:

• Exploration methods, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and laboratory testing for soil and rock
• Design, construction, and inspection of water and transportation market projects
• Design of typical geotechnical structures (shallow/deep foundations, earth retaining structures, embankment and cut slopes, ground improvement)
• Understanding of earthquake hazard evaluations (liquefaction assessments, site-specific ground response analyses, design spectra)
• Preparation of technical reports
• Familiarity with computer programs for geotechnical analyses (SETTLE3D, LPILE, SLIDE or SLOPE/W, MATHCAD, FB-Multipier, PLAXIS, FLAC)
• Preparation of design drawings and specifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering and M.S./Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering
• 5–15 years of geotechnical consulting experience with focus on water and transportation market or related infrastructure projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Jacobs offers health and welfare benefits designed to support your health, well-being, security, and future. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision 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 provides 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.

Some roles may be eligible for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $95,300.00 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.

Job posted on October 07, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. We value collaboration and support a hybrid working policy that allows employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.