Project Engineer - Environmental Programs

Jacobs; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited U.S. personalized paid time

Seven paid holidays

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Civil engineering

Communication skills

Contract drawings

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

GEOSTUDIO

Rocslide

LPILE

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Master's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineering License in New York

Tools

AutoCAD

GEOSTUDIO

Rocslide

LPILE

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

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

• 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.

Here's what you'll need

• 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.

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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 $112,570.00 to $130,000.00. 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 October 02, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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