Jacobs · 16 hours ago
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$124K/yr - $180K/yr
15+ years expJacobs is focused on solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical aspects of environmental remediation projects for government and private-sector clients, applying technical expertise and mentoring junior engineers.
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Hiring Manager
Angelica Wood, PHR
Responsibilities
Focus on the geotechnical aspects of our environmental remediation sites for government and private-sector clients
Work on exciting projects nationwide, participating in a variety of office and field tasks related to planning, evaluating, designing, and implementing the geotechnical aspects of environmental remedies
Apply your technical experience with the support of our global geotechnical technology team
Evaluate site conditions, determine geotechnical design data needs, assess remedial alternatives, perform engineering calculations, and develop designs
Prepare work plans, reports, and design documents, including design specifications
Be a resource and leader to our team of junior and mid-level engineers, passing your knowledge and experiences on to others
Take ownership of your own assigned tasks
Handle work on multiple projects, prioritizing effectively
Spend up to 10% to 15% of your time in the field to help kick off important field events and train and guide junior staff in the gathering of high-quality geotechnical and other design data
Contribute to 'incident free' operations and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety in everything you do both in the office and the field
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geo-Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or other closely related engineering field
Minimum of 15 years of professional on-the-job experience related to geotechnical design demonstrated by design projects or research
Demonstrated high-level knowledge of geotechnical and design concepts
Knowledge and experience with geotechnical aspects of environmental remedial actions
Previous geotechnical design projects with a strong focus on slope stability, settlement, groundwater seepage, retaining wall design, seismic design, and ground improvement. Any construction oversight of implemented design solutions would be a positive
Familiarity with the following software Roc science's Settle3 and Slide 2/3, BSI FB Multiplier, PDI GRL Weap, Mathcad Prime, Deep Excavation, Ensoft's Apile, Lpile, Pywall and Group, Plaxis 3D and SNAP-2
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Strong writing and communication skills with experience in leading in the delivery of key technical components for projects
Strong attention to detail when conducting remedial work and evaluating geotechnical data
40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification
Preferred
Knowledge of and experience with applying state and federal environmental regulations, including the United States Environmental Protection Agency Superfund program
Professional on-the-job experience related to planning, design, and construction of environmental remedial actions
Professional on-the-job experience related to performing and leading environmental field work for remediation projects, and an understanding of methodology and procedures
Experience working on active project sites and overseeing subcontractors or third-party construction contractors
Strong organizational skills and ability to document design decisions and action items
Ability to follow up on tasks and take ownership of projects as well as train and lead other engineers in your discipline
Ability to communicate concisely and proactively with coworkers, contractors, and clients
Ability to work remotely with teams located nationwide in geographically diverse locations
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
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