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Jacobs Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist in San Antonio, Texas

Your Impact:

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

As Mid-Level Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist, you will assist and lead geotechnical tasks and the delivery for a wide variety of projects within the water, transportation, rail, and ports & maritime teams. These projects will include both conventional design-bid-build projects, as well as design-build projects.

Your responsibilities will include mentoring less experienced staff, 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 assist with design of shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, slope stabilizing measures, tunnelling and trenchless design. Each day, you will have the opportunity to follow projects from concept development through the construction phase with our engineers.

This position requires a geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist who wants to function as part of a large interdisciplinary design team, who can interact with our existing and perspective 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 that are needed 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;

  • Experience with design, construction, and inspection of dam and levee projects and trenchless pipe construction;

  • Design of typical geotechnical structures, such as shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, embankment and cut slopes, and ground improvement;

  • Familiarity with or willingness to learn computer programs for geotechnical analyses, such as gINT, OpenGround, SETTLE3D, LPILE, SLIDE or SLOPE, MATHCAD, FB-Multipier, PLAXIS, and FLAC; and

  • Preparation of design drawings and specifications

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Here’s what you’ll need :

  • B.S. Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology, or equivalent

  • M.S/Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology, or equivalent

  • 2-5 years of geotechnical consulting experience with a focus on water, conveyance, trenchless or related projects

  • Able to participate in field assignments including subsurface investigation, instrumentation, monitoring, and construction.

  • Some travel required, approx. 20%.

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. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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