Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Base pay range

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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. Our focus is on cleaning up our communities and improving tomorrow. We’re looking for a senior‑level Geotechnical Engineer to join our Federal and Environmental group.

Based out of one of our U.S. offices, you’ll have the opportunity to 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 as you 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 expected to 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 and will be called on to take ownership of your own assigned tasks. You’ll handle work on multiple projects, so we’ll rely on you to prioritize effectively, keeping the big picture in mind. You may spend up to 10% to 15% of your time in the field to help kick off important field events and to train and guide junior staff in gathering high‑quality geotechnical and other design data.

Safety will be 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 other 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 with a strong focus on slope stability, settlement, groundwater seepage, retaining wall design, seismic design, and ground improvement. Construction oversight of implemented design solutions would be a positive.
• Familiarity with software such as Rocscience’s Settle3 and 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 leading delivery of key technical components for projects
• Strong attention to detail when conducting remedial work and evaluating geotechnical data
• 40‑hour 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
• Professional on‑the‑job experience related to 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 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