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$90,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr Overview
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Geotechnical Engineer
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We have a great opportunity for a Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer to join our Columbus, Ohio office and be part of the Geotechnics Group for the Midwest region. As a Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to follow 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 coordination and generation of geotechnical-based specifications and preparation of data, baseline, and interpretative reports. Final candidate could be located in Columbus, Cleveland or Cincinnati, OH, with Columbus preferred. Responsibilities
Lead geotechnical aspects for the design of shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, and slope stabilization measures. Coordinate and generate geotechnical specifications and prepare data, baseline, and interpretative reports. Follow projects from concept through construction on design-bid-build and design-build projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across highways, rail, water, environmental, ports, and advanced facilities sectors. Qualifications
BS in Civil or Geological Engineering 5-10 years of geotechnical consulting experience Professional Engineering (PE) license Experience with ODOT projects and standards Ability and willingness to visit and safely navigate construction and project sites and comply with all applicable safety codes and requirements Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience with exploration methods, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and laboratory testing of soil and rock Knowledge of the process to design shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, embankment and cut slopes, and slope improvement Preparation of technical reports, design drawings, and specifications Proficient with Microstation and/or AutoCAD Familiarity with computer programs for geotechnical analyses, such as SLIDE, SETTLE3D, LPILE, APILE, Shaft, FB Multipier, DeepEx, and GRLWEAP Ideally you’ll also have
MS with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred) Benefits
Our 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. Additional notes
The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $145,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Equal opportunity
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. Location and recruitment
Job posted on September 15, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. 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. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support. Job function
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$90,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr Overview
Join to apply for the
Geotechnical Engineer
role at
Jacobs . This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Your impact
We have a great opportunity for a Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer to join our Columbus, Ohio office and be part of the Geotechnics Group for the Midwest region. As a Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to follow 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 coordination and generation of geotechnical-based specifications and preparation of data, baseline, and interpretative reports. Final candidate could be located in Columbus, Cleveland or Cincinnati, OH, with Columbus preferred. Responsibilities
Lead geotechnical aspects for the design of shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, and slope stabilization measures. Coordinate and generate geotechnical specifications and prepare data, baseline, and interpretative reports. Follow projects from concept through construction on design-bid-build and design-build projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across highways, rail, water, environmental, ports, and advanced facilities sectors. Qualifications
BS in Civil or Geological Engineering 5-10 years of geotechnical consulting experience Professional Engineering (PE) license Experience with ODOT projects and standards Ability and willingness to visit and safely navigate construction and project sites and comply with all applicable safety codes and requirements Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience with exploration methods, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and laboratory testing of soil and rock Knowledge of the process to design shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, embankment and cut slopes, and slope improvement Preparation of technical reports, design drawings, and specifications Proficient with Microstation and/or AutoCAD Familiarity with computer programs for geotechnical analyses, such as SLIDE, SETTLE3D, LPILE, APILE, Shaft, FB Multipier, DeepEx, and GRLWEAP Ideally you’ll also have
MS with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred) Benefits
Our 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. Additional notes
The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $145,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Equal opportunity
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. Location and recruitment
Job posted on September 15, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. 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. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support. Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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