Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

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.

We’re looking for a senior‑level Geotechnical Engineer to join our Federal and Environmental group. You’ll focus on the geotechnical aspects of our environmental remediation sites for government and private‑sector clients.

Based out of one of our US offices, you’ll work on exciting projects nationwide, participating in a variety of office and field tasks related to planning, evaluating, designing, and implementing the geotechnical aspects of environmental remedies. You’ll apply your technical experience with the support of our global geotechnical technology team.

Your analytical skills will be called upon to evaluate site conditions, determine geotechnical design data needs, assess remedial alternatives, perform engineering calculations, and develop designs. You’ll use your technical writing skills to prepare work plans, reports, and design documents, including design specifications.

You’ll also be a resource and leader to our team of junior and mid‑level engineers, passing your knowledge and experiences on to others. As a senior‑level engineer, you’ll work side‑by‑side with Design Managers and discipline leads, taking ownership of your own assigned tasks.

You may spend up to 10‑15% of your time in the field to help kick‑off important field events and train and guide junior staff in gathering high‑quality geotechnical and other design data. Safety is your priority, as you contribute to “incident free” operations and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety in everything you do both in the office and the field.

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geo‑Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional on‑the‑job experience related to geotechnical design demonstrated by design projects or research.
• Demonstrated high‑level knowledge of geotechnical and design concepts.
• Knowledge and experience with geotechnical aspects of environmental remedial actions.
• Previous geotechnical design projects focused on slope stability, settlement, groundwater seepage, retaining wall design, seismic design, and ground improvement. Construction oversight of implemented design solutions is a positive.
• Familiarity with Rocscience’s Settle3, Slide 2/3, BSI FB Multiplier, PDI GRL Weap, Mathcad Prime, Deep Excavation, Ensoft’s Apile, Lpile, Pywall and Group, Plaxis 3D and SNAP‑2.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong writing and communication skills with experience in delivering key technical components for projects.
• Strong attention to detail when conducting remedial work and evaluating geotechnical data.
• 40‑hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification.

• Knowledge of and experience with applying state and federal environmental regulations, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Superfund program.
• Professional on‑the‑job experience related to planning, design, and construction of environmental remedial actions.
• Experience performing and leading environmental field work for remediation projects, and an understanding of methodology and procedures.
• Experience working on active project sites and overseeing subcontractors or third‑party construction contractors.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to document design decisions and action items.
• Ability to follow up on tasks and take ownership of projects, as well as train and lead other engineers in your discipline.
• Ability to communicate concisely and proactively with coworkers, contractors, and clients.
• Ability to work remotely with teams located nationwide in geographically diverse locations.

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