Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Overview

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 be tasked with focusing 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 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, but you will be called on to take ownership of your own assigned tasks.

You’ll be handling 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 training 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.

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• Evaluate site conditions and determine geotechnical design data needs.

• Assess remedial alternatives, perform engineering calculations, and develop designs.

• Prepare work plans, reports, and design documents, including design specifications.

• Lead and mentor junior and mid‑level engineers, sharing knowledge and experience.

• Prioritize multiple projects and maintain focus on the big picture.

• Participate in up to 10–15 % field time to conduct field events and train staff.

• Ensure incident‑free operations and uphold Health & Safety standards both in office and field.

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geo‑Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related field.
• Minimum 15 years of professional on‑the‑job experience related to geotechnical design demonstrated by design projects or research.
• High‑level knowledge of geotechnical design concepts.
• Experience with geotechnical aspects of environmental remedial actions.
• 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 designs is a plus.
• Familiarity with software:
  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, SNAP‑2.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong writing and communication skills with experience leading technical components for projects.
• Strong attention to detail when conducting remedial work and evaluating geotechnical data.
• 40‑hr HAZWOPER certification or ability to attain.

• Knowledge of and experience applying state and federal environmental regulations, including EPA Superfund.
• Experience in planning, designing, and constructing environmental remedial actions.
• Experience performing and leading environmental field work for remediation projects; understanding of methodology and procedures.
• Experience overseeing…