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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Portland, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/29/2026

Compensation

$133,000 - $210,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will lead geotechnical tasks and project delivery for various medium- to large-scale civil infrastructure projects, primarily in the water and transportation sectors. This role involves mentoring junior staff and collaborating with a large interdisciplinary design team. The engineer will engage with clients and support business development efforts while advancing the technical capabilities of the geotechnical group. The position offers opportunities to follow projects from concept development through construction.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Mentor less experienced staff in geotechnical engineering practices
  • Lead the development and implementation of geotechnical data collection programs
  • Conduct geotechnical analyses and prepare technical reports
  • Develop contract documents and provide support during project construction
  • Interact with clients and assist in business development efforts

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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