Geotechnical Engineer

Market Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable. In our built environment work, that means designing spaces that foster innovation, cultivate collaboration, and drive the next great discovery for humanity. Bring your creativity, collaborative spirit, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together. Our Philippine office is expanding, and we are looking for Geotechnical Engineers to join our growing team.

Here's what you'll need

• You must have at least 5 years of relevant experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Jacobs are involved in various projects that may involve participation in tender works, field works, and design works.
• You would need to have proven experience in various aspects of soil and rock investigation work, including preparation of scope and requirements, to interpretation of data.
• You must be willing to be assigned on-site and must have proven experience on field works, such as assessment of borehole drilling works and other sampling methods, review of site investigation reports, and evaluation of on-site geotechnical problems.
• You would also need to be capable of providing engineering design, such as analysis for shallow and deep foundations, slope stability assessment and mitigation, evaluation of geohazard susceptibility (liquefaction, soft soil, etc.), and ground improvement technique recommendations. This must be coupled with hands-on experience in the use of software, such as PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, Slide, Settle 3D, etc.
• Sound understanding of relevant local and international standards would be advantageous
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills are needed since you would also need to deliver outputs through preparation of technical notes, interpretative reports, and interaction with contractors & clients.
• You must have sound interpersonal and technical management skills demonstrating the ability to participate and/or lead a team of professionals in delivering solutions working in a detailed design or EPC environment.

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