Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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 impactJacobs 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 
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.