Geotechnical Engineer

Jacobs; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase

Caregiver leave

7 paid holidays

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Geotechnical engineer to join our Syracuse, New York team. You will perform field explorations, design shallow and deep foundations, and develop geotechnical reports to support projects across North America.

The role requires advanced civil engineering degrees, willingness to travel, strong communication, and proficiency with PLAXIS/FLAC, CADD, and MS Office. We offer a hybrid work policy, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and Master of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• Significant years of experience on geotechnical projects.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel for work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in CADD and Microsoft Office.
• Driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee geotechnical field explorations.
• Perform construction monitoring of earth retaining structures, deep 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 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.
• Meet project deadlines with dependable attitude.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Geotechnical field explorations

Travel willingness

Communication skills

CADD

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

FLAC

Job description

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 Syracuse, New York 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
• Significant 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

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 $85,000.00 to $140,000.00. 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.

Job posted on September 01, 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better.