Geotechnical Site Engineer

Overview

Conduct field geotechnical investigations and monitor pile construction to ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• seismic analysis
• geotech design
• pile progress
• pile testing
• jcast reporting
• compliance check

Tasks

-Perform seismic hazard analyses, including site-response studies, liquefaction evaluations, seismic slope stability evaluations, etc. -Review and verify piling contractors’ and Project Management Consultant’s construction and quality records. -Design and analysis of Geotechnical solutions, including reclamations, ground improvement, embankments, slope stabilization, retaining walls, shallow and deep foundations, pavements, earthworks, among other Geotechnical matters. -Analyze and report piling progress, identifying potential systematic trends or issues in construction works. -Participate in and contribute to site-based technical meetings. -Verifies that the recommended approach or presented solution is correct and seeks guidance when the situation is unclear. -Completes tasks in accordance with plans. -Observe and report on post-construction pile integrity testing and assist in reviewing test results. -Pilehole excavation and support -Follows through – ensures that there is follow up on client enquires, request or complaints. -Establish positive client relationships. Is proactive and anticipates client requirements. Takes personal responsibility for client satisfaction. Meets long-term client needs. -Setting out -Slurry monitoring -Document construction observations using the Jacobs site-based reporting platform (JCast), including preparation of Field Observation Records. -Provide feedback to Jacobs Site Senior Engineers and/or Lead Geotechnical Engineer on any observed deviations from designs, specifications, or agreed Method Statements. -Ensure that the construction of piles complies with design drawings, specifications, and approved Method Statements. This includes

Requirements

• geotechnical
• soil mechanics
• is codes
• communication
• teamwork
• concrete

What You Bring

-Excellent communication and reporting skills. -2-5 years of geotechnical/site engineering experience, preferably in foundation/pile design and construction monitoring. -Ability to build & maintain strong client & team relationships. -Ability to interpret geotechnical reports, structural drawings, and specifications. -Experience working in a team environment. -Concrete quality and concreting process observations -Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and construction practices -Recognizes and acts on present issues. -Familiarity with IS codes for pile design and construction -Positive record in client management and development in consulting. -Demonstrates a broad understanding of Geotechnical competency.

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About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

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