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Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer
- Jacobs (Houston, TX)
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At Jacobs, we’re not just designing infrastructure—we’re shaping resilient communities and sustainable environments. As an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer in our Houston, TX office, you’ll join a dynamic team of nearly 150 geotechnical professionals across 15+ offices in North America, supporting a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects.
What You’ll Do
You’ll work on projects from concept through construction—across both design-bid-build and design-build delivery models. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll share technical insights across geographic boundaries and contribute to innovative solutions for projects ranging from local builds to global infrastructure.
Your responsibilities will include:
•Participating in field assignments: soil and rock borings, CPT soundings, geophysical testing, instrumentation installation, and construction inspections
•Analyzing field logs and lab data to support geotechnical design decisions
•Designing shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, ground improvement, embankments, cut slopes, and more
•Preparation of technical reports, design drawings, and specifications
•Familiarity with computer programs for geotechnical analyses (e.g., SLIDE, LPILE, APILE, Shaft, GRLWEAP, Mathcad)
* BS in Civil or Geological Engineering
* Strong academic foundation in soil mechanics and geotechnical design principles
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* 0-2 years of geotechnical engineering experience
Ideally, you'll also have:
* MS or PhD with concentration in Geotechnical Engineering
* Ability and willingness to visit and safely navigate construction and project sites and comply with all applicable safety codes and requirements
* Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future
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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