Geotechnical Engineer Professional

Industry

Transportation

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

Plan and lead field assignments that include observation of explorations (soil and rock borings, test pits, CPT soundings, geophysical testing); installation of geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; and inspection and construction of geotechnical structures (earth retaining structures, deep foundations, dams, tunnels, and shallow foundations). Analyze field logs, laboratory, and field-testing results, and use engineering knowledge and judgement to work with senior geotechnical engineers in selecting geotechnical design. parameters for geotechnical design of structures. Design shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, ground improvement, embankments, cut slopes, and other geotechnical structures. Perform seismic hazard analyses, including site-response studies, liquefaction evaluations, seismic slope stability evaluations, using numerical modeling tools. Prepare clear and well-organized calculation packages, as well as document the results of the calculations in well-written, clear, and concise technical memorandums, technical reports, data reports and baseline reports. Use computer programs including FLAC, PLAXIS, SETTLE3D, SLIDE, APILE, UNIPILE, LPILE, SHAFT, SHAKE, DEEPSOIL, FB-MULTIPIER, DEEPXCAV, GRLWEAP, GINT, OpenGround, CPTeT-IT, CLiq, and Mathcad to complete engineering analysis. Prepare design drawings and construction specifications, and review construction submittals for compliance with contract requirements and design assumptions. Work in collaborative multi-disciplinary teams across north America and the world, sharing technical knowledge across geographical boundaries to foster innovative project solutions. Work with and under the supervision of some of the highest-quality geotechnical engineers in the United States. Travel to and work in locations both within the USA and around the world supporting projects small and large.

TRAVEL: 10-15% international and domestic travel for the job-site visits.

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Here's what you'll need

REQUIREMENTS:  This position requires a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical Engineering specialty or closely related field and 2 years of work experience in the job offered or related Geotechnical Engineering occupation.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:  Applying Geotechnical Engineering software and tools to Geotechnical Projects: Geotechnical Data Management Software: gINT. Engineering Math Software: Mathcad. Deep Foundation Design Software: APILE, LPILE, GRLWEAP. Settlement and Consolidation Software: SETTLE 3. Slope stability Software: SLIDE. Groundwater Flow Analysis Software: SEEP/W, Visual MODFLOW. CPT Data Interpretation and Analysis Software: CPTeT-IT, CLiq. Pavement Design software: AASHTOWare. 

Leading field Geotechnical explorations. Leading Geotechnical Inspections. Writing Geotechnical reports, including technical memorandums, technical reports, data reports and baseline reports. 

Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T) (FE) certification.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

130,832.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

132,775.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $130,832.00 to $132,775.00. 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. Job posted on August 14, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

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Locations

City State Country
Corvallis	Oregon	United States