Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Troy, Michigan. You'll lead diverse projects in highways, rail, and environmental sectors while mentoring junior staff. With a focus on collaboration and a hybrid work environment, this role offers an opportunity to shape the future of geotechnics. Competitive salary and rich benefits package included.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited paid time off

Stock purchase options

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Substantial years of geotechnical consulting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Previous AASHTO and Michigan DOT structural design experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Michigan or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through construction in various sectors.
• Responsible for geotechnical design of shallow and deep foundations.
• Mentor junior staff and manage tasks.

Skills

Geotechnical consulting experience

Communication skills

Project management

Strong history with Michigan DOT

Education

BS in Civil or Geological Engineering

MS with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

SLIDE

SETTLE3

LPILE

APILE

Shaft

FB Multipier

Group

GRLWEAP

Civil 3D

Open Roads Designer

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Base pay range

$120,400.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

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

Jacobs team in Troy, Michigan is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to be a part of the Geotechnics Group for the Midwest region. As a key member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to lead projects from concept through construction, working on current and upcoming design-bid-build and design-build projects in highways, rail, water, environmental, ports, and advanced facilities sectors.

By joining our practice you’ll be responsible for leading geotechnical aspects associated with the design of shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, and slope stabilizing measures. You will also be responsible for task and project management and mentoring junior staff.

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.

Here's what you'll need

• BS in Civil or Geological Engineering
• Substantial years of geotechnical consulting experience with increasing level of responsibility.
• Previous AASHTO and Michigan DOT structural design experience
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Michigan or ability to obtain in six months
• Ability and willingness to visit and safely navigate construction and project sites and comply with all applicable safety codes and requirements.
• Experience with exploration methods, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and laboratory testing of soil and rock
• Experience designing shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, embankment and cut slopes, and slope improvements
• Experience preparing and stamping technical reports, design drawings, and specifications
• Working functionality with many of the following computer programs SLIDE, SETTLE3, LPILE, APILE, Shaft, FB Multipier, Group, and GRLWEAP. Familiarity with Civil 3D or Open Roads Designer a plus.
• Strong history with working with the Michigan DOT on complex geotechnical applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• MS with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering
  
  
  

Posted Salary Range Minimum

120,400.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

175,000.00

Jacobs’ 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, one floating holiday, 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 $120,400.00 to $175,000.00. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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