Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Milwaukee, WI, working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide. In this position you will work with a multidisciplinary team taking on a variety of tasks that blend your theoretical knowledge with practical application. Under the guidance of professional engineers, architects and other senior technical staff you will perform geotechnical engineering design and analysis of foundation systems, retaining structures and slopes for transportation infrastructure projects for both public and private clients.

Your engineering skills will be developed with design and analysis of shallow and deep foundations including piles and drilled shafts, retaining walls, and support of excavation systems. You’ll also inspect geotechnical exploratory, construction related activities and specifically, develop as well as oversight of subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs. This position demands a results-driven, client-focused professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong work ethic.

You’ll take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team. Your ability to manage your time and responsibilities effectively while maintaining a high standard work product will be instrumental in delivering successful project outcomes.

You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career. Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future - big and small, global, and local. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering
• At least a 3.0 GPA
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• MS degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering
• Previous internship in geotechnical evaluations soil and rock classification, design analysis of foundation and ground retention systems
• Knowledge of and experience with Ensoft, LPile, and Group GeoStudio Slope and Sigma, GRLWeap, Civiltech Shoring Suite, Bentley gINT, Bentley MicroStation, and AutoCAD
• 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.

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