Jacobs is dedicated to solving the world's most critical problems through innovative engineering solutions. They are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for their Reston, VA office to perform geotechnical field explorations, oversee construction monitoring, and design foundation structures while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Perform and oversee geotechnical field explorations, including test borings, rock coring, test pits, cone penetration testing, hand augers, and other methods
- Perform construction monitoring of earth retaining structures, deep foundations (drilled shafts, piles), and shallow foundations
- Prepare boring logs and subsurface profiles
- Design of shallow and deep foundations and earth-retaining structures
- Perform liquefaction and consolidation settlement analyses
- Perform Finite Element modeling using PLAXIS and or FLAC
- Develop geotechnical reports
- Perform Pavement Design and develop Pavement Reports
- Design Ground Improvement including deep soil mixing, rigid inclusions, chemical
- Develop Contract documents including drawings and specifications
- Work in collaborative multi-disciplinary teams from across North America
- Possess an outgoing and positive attitude, are dependable, and meet all assigned project deadlines
- Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines
Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering is required
- 1-3 years of experience on geotechnical projects
- Willingness and flexibility to travel for work
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Computer skills including CADD, and Microsoft Office
- A driver's license and reliable vehicle will be required
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
- Deferred compensation plan
- Executive Deferral Plan
- Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
- Seven paid holidays
- Caregiver leave
- Merit increases
- Performance discretionary bonus
- Stock
Company Overview
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. It was founded in 1947, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.jacobs.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Jacobs has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 13 in 2022, 11 in 2021, 10 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.