Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer

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.

Your Impact

Our Reston, VA office is looking for a Geotechnical engineer to join our established team. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform and oversee geotechnical field explorations, including test borings, rock coring, test pits, cone penetration testing, hand augers, and other methods
• Perform construction monitoring of earth retaining structures, deep foundations (drilled shafts, piles), and shallow foundations.
• Prepare boring logs and subsurface profiles
• Design of shallow and deep foundations and earth-retaining structures.
• Perform liquefaction and consolidation settlement analyses.
• Perform Finite Element modeling using PLAXIS and or FLAC.
• Develop geotechnical reports.
• Perform Pavement Design and develop Pavement Reports
• Design Ground Improvement including deep soil mixing, rigid inclusions, chemical
• Develop contract documents including drawings and specifications
• Work in collaborative multi-disciplinary teams from across North America.
• Possess an outgoing and positive attitude, are dependable, and meet all assigned project deadlines.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.

Here's What You'll Need

- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required

- Master of Science in Civil Engineering is required

- 1-3 years of experience on geotechnical projects

- Willingness and flexibility to travel for work.

- Good verbal and written communication skills.

- Computer skills including CADD, and Microsoft Office.

- A driver's license and reliable vehicle will be required.

The base salary range for this position is $78,000.00 to $115,000.00. 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.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations

City: Reston

State: Virginia

Country: United States