The Geotechnical Engineer role at Jacobs involves working within the Geotechnical Group for the Northeast region, specifically in Morristown, New Jersey. This position focuses on projects in various sectors including highways, rail, water, and environmental. The engineer will be involved in the design and construction phases, ensuring that projects meet necessary geotechnical standards. The role emphasizes collaboration and innovation to address critical infrastructure challenges.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Experience in field assignments including observation of soil and rock explorations is required.
• Knowledge of designing shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, and slope stabilization is necessary.
• Experience with geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring is preferred.
• A BS in Civil Engineering is required, while an MS in Geotechnical Engineering and a Professional Engineering (PE) license are preferred.

• Design shallow and deep foundations and earth retaining structures.
• Implement slope stabilizing measures and liquefaction mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and generate geotechnical-based drawings and specifications.
• Prepare data, baseline, and interpretative reports related to geotechnical projects.
• Conduct inspections of earth retaining structures and deep foundations.

• 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.