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Senior Geotechnical Engineer
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This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr
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 impact
At Jacobs, we challenge what’s accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with one of the highest ranked design firms in ENR’s list of Top 500 Design Firms, and with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Morristown, NJ or New York City supporting the Northeast Region.
Responsibilities include leading projects in the development and implementation of geotechnical data collection programs, geotechnical analyses, preparation of reports, development of contract documents, and providing support during project construction. You will have the opportunity to follow projects from concept development through the construction phase with our engineers. This position requires a geotechnical engineer who has a keen interest in mentoring junior staff, who wants to function as part of a large interdisciplinary design team, who can interact with existing and prospective clients, who can provide support to business development efforts, and who will assist the regional business group and geotechnical leadership in advancing the technical capabilities of the regional office and global geotechnical group.
Technical skills required to serve in this role include, but are not necessarily limited to, knowledge and experience in the following areas
Exploration methods, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and laboratory testing for soil and rock;
Design of typical geotechnical structures, such as shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, embankment and cut slopes, and ground improvement;
Preparation of technical reports;
Familiarity with computer programs for geotechnical analyses, such as SETTLE3D, LPILE, SLIDE or SLOPE, MATHCAD, FB-Multipier, PLAXIS, and FLAC;
Preparation of design drawings and specifications.
Qualifications
At least 10 years of geotechnical consulting experience with a focus on dam, levee, or related projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience in field assignments that include observation of explorations (soil and rock borings, test pits, CPT soundings, geophysical testing) and laboratory testing of soils and rock
Design and installation of geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; and inspection of earth retaining structures, deep foundations inspection and testing (drilled shafts, driven piles), and shallow foundations, and trenchless pipe installation
Preparation of technical reports, design drawings, and specifications
Experience with Plaxis is a plus
BS in Civil Engineering
MS with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)
Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred)
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Your health, your well-being, your security, and 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. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $230,000.00. 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.
Job posted on December 10, 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.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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New York, NY $140,000.00-$180,000.00 2 months ago
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Senior 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.
Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr
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 impact
At Jacobs, we challenge what’s accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with one of the highest ranked design firms in ENR’s list of Top 500 Design Firms, and with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Morristown, NJ or New York City supporting the Northeast Region.
Responsibilities include leading projects in the development and implementation of geotechnical data collection programs, geotechnical analyses, preparation of reports, development of contract documents, and providing support during project construction. You will have the opportunity to follow projects from concept development through the construction phase with our engineers. This position requires a geotechnical engineer who has a keen interest in mentoring junior staff, who wants to function as part of a large interdisciplinary design team, who can interact with existing and prospective clients, who can provide support to business development efforts, and who will assist the regional business group and geotechnical leadership in advancing the technical capabilities of the regional office and global geotechnical group.
Technical skills required to serve in this role include, but are not necessarily limited to, knowledge and experience in the following areas
Exploration methods, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and laboratory testing for soil and rock;
Design of typical geotechnical structures, such as shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, embankment and cut slopes, and ground improvement;
Preparation of technical reports;
Familiarity with computer programs for geotechnical analyses, such as SETTLE3D, LPILE, SLIDE or SLOPE, MATHCAD, FB-Multipier, PLAXIS, and FLAC;
Preparation of design drawings and specifications.
Qualifications
At least 10 years of geotechnical consulting experience with a focus on dam, levee, or related projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience in field assignments that include observation of explorations (soil and rock borings, test pits, CPT soundings, geophysical testing) and laboratory testing of soils and rock
Design and installation of geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring; and inspection of earth retaining structures, deep foundations inspection and testing (drilled shafts, driven piles), and shallow foundations, and trenchless pipe installation
Preparation of technical reports, design drawings, and specifications
Experience with Plaxis is a plus
BS in Civil Engineering
MS with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)
Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred)
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Your health, your well-being, your security, and 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. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $230,000.00. 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.
Job posted on December 10, 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.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jacobs by 2x
New York City Metropolitan Area 2 weeks ago
New York, NY $140,000.00-$180,000.00 2 months ago
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