Geotechnical Engineer

At Jacobs, we challenge- what's accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you're interested in a long and rewarding career working with one of the highest ranked design firms in ENR's list of Top 500 Design Firms, and with the industry's best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Morristown, NJ or New York City supporting the Northeast Region. Your responsibilities will include leading projects in the development and implementation of geotechnical data collection programs, geotechnical analyses, preparation of reports, development of contract documents, and providing support during project construction. Each day, you will have the opportunity to follow projects from concept development through the construction phase with our engineers. This position requires a geotechnical engineer who has a keen interest in mentoring junior staff, who wants to function as part of a large interdisciplinary design team, who can interact with our existing and perspective clients, who can provide support to business development efforts, and who will assist the regional business group and geotechnical leadership in advancing the technical capabilities of the regional office and global geotechnical group. Technical skills that are required to serve in this role include, but are not necessarily limited to, knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Exploration methods, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and laboratory testing for soil and rock;
• Design of typical geotechnical structures, such as shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, embankment and cut slopes, and ground improvement;
• Preparation of technical reports
• Familiarity with computer programs for geotechnical analyses, such as SETTLE3D, LPILE, SLIDE or SLOPE, MATHCAD, FB-Multipier, PLAXIS, and FLAC; and
• Preparation of design drawings and specifications

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of geotechnical consulting experience with a focus on dam, levee, or related projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in field assignments that will include observation of explorations (soil and rock borings, test pits, CPT soundings, geophysical testing), and laboratory testing of soils and rock.
• Design and installation of geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; and inspection of earth retaining structures, deep foundations inspection and testing (drilled shafts, driven piles), and shallow foundations, and trenchless pipe installation.
• Preparation of technical reports, design drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with Plaxis is a plus
• BS in Civil Engineering.
• MS with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred).
• Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred).

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