Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer
Jacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects, working on tasks from concept through construction and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Participating in field assignments soil and rock borings, CPT soundings, geophysical testing, instrumentation installation, and construction inspections
- Analyzing field logs and lab data to support geotechnical design decisions
- Designing shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, ground improvement, embankments, cut slopes, and more
- Preparation of technical reports, design drawings, and specifications
- Familiarity with computer programs for geotechnical analyses (e.g., SLIDE, LPILE, APILE, Shaft, GRLWEAP, Mathcad)
Skills
- BS in Civil or Geological Engineering
- Strong academic foundation in soil mechanics and geotechnical design principles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- 0-2 years of geotechnical engineering experience
- Participating in field assignments soil and rock borings, CPT soundings, geophysical testing, instrumentation installation, and construction inspections
- Analyzing field logs and lab data to support geotechnical design decisions
- Designing shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, ground improvement, embankments, cut slopes, and more
- Preparation of technical reports, design drawings, and specifications
- Familiarity with computer programs for geotechnical analyses (e.g., SLIDE, LPILE, APILE, Shaft, GRLWEAP, Mathcad)
- MS or PhD with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering
- Ability and willingness to visit and safely navigate construction and project sites and comply with all applicable safety codes and requirements
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
- Deferred compensation plan
- Executive Deferral Plan
- Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
- Seven paid holidays
- One floating holiday
- Caregiver leave
- Merit increases
- Performance discretionary bonus
- Stock
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