Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Lead Dam & Infrastructure

Jacobs; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 142,200 - 248,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) plan

Discounted company stock purchase

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer based in Bellevue, WA. This role involves leading geotechnical tasks in various projects, particularly in water and transportation markets. You will mentor junior staff and manage projects from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Civil Engineering and an M.S./Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering with 15 years of experience. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• 15 years of geotechnical consulting experience with a focus on heavy infrastructure projects.
• PE license required.
• 10 or more years of geotechnical design experience in the dams market preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring less experienced staff.
• Leading geotechnical project development and implementation.
• Preparing reports and contract documents.
• Supporting construction phase with engineers.

Skills

Exploration methods

Geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring

Soil and rock laboratory testing

Design and inspection of dam and levee projects

Geotechnical structure design

Earthquake hazard evaluations

Technical report preparation

Geotechnical analysis software (e.g., SETTLE3D, FLAC)

Education

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering

M.S./Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer based in Bellevue, WA. This role involves leading geotechnical tasks in various projects, particularly in water and transportation markets. You will mentor junior staff and manage projects from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Civil Engineering and an M.S./Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering with 15 years of experience. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including unlimited paid time off.