Geotechnical Project Engineer: Dams & Water Resources

Jacobs; City of Yonkers (NY); Presencial; USD 113.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited U.S. personalized paid time

Seven paid holidays

Stock purchase plan

Descripción de la vacante

Jacobs is seeking a senior geotechnical engineer to provide expert technical review for consultant projects, including reports and contract plans for geotechnical and dam projects. You will work with in‑house and consultant teams to develop construction-level documents and oversee field exploration programs.

The role requires 5+ years in geotechnical engineering, NY PE or ability to obtain, and proficiency in GEOSTUDIO, Rocslide, LPILE, and HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS is a plus.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, experience with dams and water resources is a plus.
• Master's degree in civil engineering is a plus.
• Current Professional Engineering License in State of New York or ability to obtain licensure in New York State within 6 months.
• Dam engineering a plus.
• Competent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional experience in preparing and reviewing contract drawings and technical specifications.
• Basic technical writing proficiency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• AutoCAD proficiency is a plus.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software such as GEOSTUDIO, Rocslide, and LPILE.
• Experience with water resources software such as HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Provide subject matter expert technical review for consultant projects, including reports, contract plans and specifications for conventional geotechnical as well as dam and flood control projects.
• Provide review of consultant led design work on dam projects. Types of review may include safety inspections and hazard classification screenings, hazard classification assessments, Engineering Assessments, and contract documents.
• Work as a member of the project design team, both in-house and consultant led, to develop construction level documents for conventional geotechnical and dam projects.
• Prepare, coordinate, and oversee geotechnical field exploration programs for in-house design projects.
• Review of subsurface exploration logs and laboratory geotechnical testing results.
• Prepare and/or review design calculations required to develop geotechnical recommendations. Types of calculations may be expected to include allowable soil bearing capacity, total and differential settlements, geotechnical capacity of deep foundation systems, excavation support systems, site retaining walls, subgrade modulus for slabs-on-grade, slope stability, and pavement design (both flexible and rigid).
• Development of geotechnical engineering technical memorandums, evaluations, and reports presenting design and construction recommendations for foundations, floor slabs, site development, site retaining walls and below-grade walls, groundwater control, excavation support, and pavement.
• Perform dam safety inspections, including review of existing conditions of earthen embankments and concrete gravity structures, to verify conformance with NYSDEC dam safety regulations and guidelines.
• Perform site visits to provide technical expertise required to address issues which may be encountered during construction. Additional site visits may be required to address emergency conditions which develop.
• Provide technical assistance to other divisions within OGS D&C.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Some travel is required.

Conocimientos

Geotechnical engineering

Civil engineering

Communication skills

Contract drawings

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

GEOSTUDIO

Rocslide

LPILE

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Educación

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Master's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineering License in New York

Herramientas

AutoCAD

GEOSTUDIO

Rocslide

LPILE

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Descripción del empleo

Jacobs is seeking a senior geotechnical engineer to provide expert technical review for consultant projects, including reports and contract plans for geotechnical and dam projects. You will work with in‑house and consultant teams to develop construction-level documents and oversee field exploration programs.

The role requires 5+ years in geotechnical engineering, NY PE or ability to obtain, and proficiency in GEOSTUDIO, Rocslide, LPILE, and HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS is a plus.