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Jacobs, has a great opportunity for a Geotechnical / Structure engineer to join and help grow our national tunnel and ground engineering practice. You’ll work as part of our practice consisting of over 100 engineers in North America, and over 800 globally. As a Structure / Tunnel Engineer you will have the opportunity to follow projects from the conceptual phase through the construction phase, working on traditional design-bid-build as well as design-build projects.

As a Jacobs Structure / Tunnel Engineer you will:

• Design of underground structures (tunnels, underground stations and shafts), earth retaining structures and ground improvement.

• Design support of excavation, diaphragm walls, tie-back systems, and braced excavation.

• Prepare and review technical reports and data reports.

• Participate in field assignments that will include observation and assessment of structural conditions underground structures (earth retaining structures, stations, and tunnels).

• Have the opportunity to travel to and work in locations both within the USA and around the world.

• Use computer programs including DeepEx, Phase2D, Plaxis, FLAC, and MathCAD to complete engineering analysis and prepare design calculations.

• Prepare design drawings and construction specifications, and review construction submittals for compliance with the contract requirements and design assumptions.

• Work in collaborative multi-disciplinary teams across North America and the world. Share technical knowledge across geographical boundaries to foster innovative project solutions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (emphasis in Geotechnical or structural Engineering)

• Already passed the FE Exam

• 4 to 8 years of experience in Tunnels, structures, or Geotechnical Engineering

• Strong technical knowledge of the principles of structural systems, basic soil and rock mechanics, geotechnical design

• Experience with the computer programs listed above

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (emphasis in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering)

• Experience with design assignments for tunnels, structural systems, underground structures and earth retaining structures.

• A breadth of consulting experience for the design and construction of large civil engineering projects, and the desire to grow personally as well as professionally.

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.