Jobs · Engineering · Washington

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Jacobs · Bellevue, WA · 6 days ago
Engineering$142k–$249k/yrFull-time

Your impact

Your impact As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will lead geotechnical tasks and lead the delivery for on a wide variety of projects, with a focus on medium- to large-scale civil infrastructure projects primarily in the water and transportation markets. These projects will include multiple delivery methods including conventional design-bid-build projects, as well as design-build projects.

Your responsibilities

  • 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
  • Providing support during project construction
  • Following projects from concept development through the construction phase with our engineers

Technical skills

  • Knowledge and experience in exploration methods, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and laboratory testing for soil and rock
  • Experience with design, construction, and inspection of dam and levee projects
  • Design of typical geotechnical structures, such as shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, embankment and cut slopes, and ground improvement
  • An understanding of earthquake hazard evaluations, including liquefaction assessments, site-specific ground response analyses, and development of design spectra
  • 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

What you'll need

  • B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering
  • M.S/Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering
  • 15 years of geotechnical consulting experience with a focus on heavy infrastructure projects
  • PE license
  • 10 or more years of geotechnical design experience in the dams market preferred

Our health and welfare benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
  • A 401(k) plan
  • The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
  • Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
  • Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy
  • Seven paid holidays
  • Caregiver leave

Pay and schedule

The base salary range for this position is $142,200.00 to $248,800.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

  • Your health
  • Your well-being
  • Your security
  • Your future

Job posted on

May 28, 2026

Application information

This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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