Geotechnical Design Engineer & On-Site Field Inspector

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in St.

Louis, MO, seeks a Geotechnical Design Engineer/Construction Inspector to lead on-site geotechnical activities, monitor soil conditions, manage earthwork, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance on exciting infrastructure projects. You will coordinate testing with labs and subcontractors, review results, supervise foundation preparation, and serve as the on-site authority coordinating crews, QC, and safety briefings to keep work progressing on time and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Previous professional experience in construction quality control with emphasis on geotechnical aspects (earthwork, foundations, soil testing).
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation design, and geotechnical testing procedures.
• Familiarity with building codes, inspection processes, and safety standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft OneNote and other project documentation tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Local to St. Louis, MO and ability to commute to project site

Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify soil conditions, compaction, and grading per project specifications.
• Oversee foundation preparation, earthwork operations, and excavation safety.
• Coordinate geotechnical testing (e.g., soil density, moisture content, bearing capacity) and review lab results.
• Ensure compliance with geotechnical design parameters and identify potential subsurface risks.
• Inspect work for adherence to plans, specifications, and geotechnical standards.
• Coordinate with Site Team Leads for testing and inspections.
• Attend daily coordination meetings with the Superintendent to review QC issues, schedule, and inspections, as required.
• Serve as point of contact for geotechnical testing agencies and inspection teams, as required.
• Lead daily site kickoff meetings to communicate safety, QC priorities, and work plans, as required.
• Assist Site Team Lead to supervise all on-site activities to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Enforce safety protocols and conduct daily safety briefings, as required.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Inspect work for adherence to plans, specifications, and geotechnical standards.
• Coordinate with Quality Control teams for testing and inspections.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Missouri

Tools

Microsoft OneNote

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in St.

Louis, MO, seeks a Geotechnical Design Engineer/Construction Inspector to lead on-site geotechnical activities, monitor soil conditions, manage earthwork, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance on exciting infrastructure projects. You will coordinate testing with labs and subcontractors, review results, supervise foundation preparation, and serve as the on-site authority coordinating crews, QC, and safety briefings to keep work progressing on time and