Jacobs · 1 day ago
Geotechnical Engineer
Reston, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$85K/yr - $125K/yr
1+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to perform and oversee geotechnical field explorations, design foundations, and develop geotechnical reports, while working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required
Must be a US Citizen
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
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
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
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