Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Bellevue (WA); Vor Ort; USD 142.000 - 249.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Zusammenfassung

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical tasks and project delivery for major water and transportation infrastructure in the Bellevue, WA area. You will mentor staff, oversee data collection, analyses, reports, contract documents and construction support.

The role requires a B.S. in Civil Engineering, an MS/PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, 15 years of geotechnical consulting experience, a PE license, and 10+ years in dam-focused geotechnical

Qualifikationen

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• MS/Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering.
• 15 years of geotechnical consulting experience with a focus on heavy infrastructure projects.
• PE license.
• 10 or more years of geotechnical design experience in the dams market preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead geotechnical tasks and project delivery for medium- to large-scale civil infrastructure projects, focusing on water and transportation markets.
• Mentor less experienced staff and develop geotechnical data collection programs, analyses and reports.
• Develop contract documents and provide construction support.
• Collaborate within a large interdisciplinary design team and assist business development efforts.

Kenntnisse

Geotechnical consulting

Project leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Ausbildung

MS/PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

SETTLE3D

LPILE

SLIDE

SLOPE

MATHCAD

PLAXIS

FLAC

FB-Multipier

Jobbeschreibung

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

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will lead geotechnical tasks and lead the delivery for on a wide variety of projects, with a focus on medium- to large-scale civil infrastructure projects primarily in the water and transportation markets. These projects will include multiple delivery methods including conventional design-bid-build projects, as well as design-build projects. This position is based in Bellevue, WA.

Your responsibilities will include mentoring less experienced staff, leading projects in the development and implementation of geotechnical data collection programs, geotechnical analyses, preparation of reports, development of contract documents, and providing support during project construction.

Each day, you will have the opportunity to follow projects from concept development through the construction phase with our engineers. This position requires a geotechnical engineer who wants to function as part of a large interdisciplinary design team, who can interact with our existing and perspective clients, who can provide support to business development efforts, and who will assist the regional business group and geotechnical leadership in advancing the technical capabilities of the regional and global geotechnical group.

Technical skills that are required to serve in this role include, but are not necessarily limited to, knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Exploration methods, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and laboratory testing for soil and rock;
• Experience with design, construction, and inspection of dam and levee projects;
• Design of typical geotechnical structures, such as shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, embankment and cut slopes, and ground improvement;
• An understanding of earthquake hazard evaluations, including liquefaction assessments, site-specific ground response analyses, and development of design spectra;
• Preparation of technical reports
• Familiarity with computer programs for geotechnical analyses, such as SETTLE3D, LPILE, SLIDE or SLOPE, MATHCAD, FB-Multipier, PLAXIS, and FLAC; and
• Preparation of design drawings and specifications

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Here's what you'll need

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering
• M.S/Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering
• 15 years of geotechnical consulting experience with a focus on heavy infrastructure projects
• PE license
• 10 or more years of geotechnical design experience in the dams market preferred

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 $142,200.00 to $248,800.00. 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 28, 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.