Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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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.

Your responsibilities will 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. 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 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 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 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; and

• Preparation of design drawings and specifications

Here's what you'll need

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 will 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).

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

130,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

230,000.00

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, and caregiver leave. And certain 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.

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Locations

City State Country
Morristown	New Jersey	United States
New York	New York	United States
Morristown	New Jersey	United States
Morristown	New Jersey	United States