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Now Hiring: Geotechnical Engineer at Jacobs — Columbus, Ohio, USA
Jacobs is hiring a Geotechnical Engineer in Columbus, Ohio, United States. This is a hybrid role with a base salary range of $95,000.00 to $120,000.00. Read the full job details below and apply free via GeoJobs360.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer
- Company: Jacobs
- Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Job ID: 48109
- Capabilities: Civil and Structural
- Office Setup: Hybrid
- Salary: $95,000.00 to $120,000.00
- Posted: November 09, 2026
Your Impact
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.
At Jacobs, we're transforming infrastructure to create more connected, resilient communities. We're seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnics team in Columbus, Ohio, supporting diverse projects across highways, rail, dams and water resources, ports, and advanced facilities. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to design-bid-build and design-build projects from early concept through construction.
In this role, you'll lead geotechnical design activities for shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, slopes, and ground improvement solutions. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, technically sound solutions while preparing specifications, design documents, and geotechnical reports that support successful project delivery and client outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Lead geotechnical design for shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, embankments, cut slopes, and slope stabilization measures
- Plan and support subsurface explorations, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and laboratory testing of soil and rock
- Perform geotechnical analyses using industry-standard engineering software
- Prepare technical reports, design drawings, specifications, and geotechnical data, baseline, and interpretive reports
- Support transportation, rail, dam and water resources, ports, and advanced facilities projects from design through construction
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and clients to develop effective geotechnical solutions
- Visit construction and project sites while following applicable safety requirements
Here's What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of geotechnical design and analysis experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience with dams and water resources project best practices
- Experience with geotechnical exploration methods, instrumentation and monitoring, and laboratory testing of soil and rock
- Knowledge of design processes for shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, embankment and cut slopes, and slope improvement
- Experience preparing technical reports, design drawings, and specifications
- Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD
- Familiarity with geotechnical analysis software such as SLIDE, SETTLE3D, LPILE, APILE, SHAFT, FB-MultiPier, DeepEX, and GRLWEAP
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability and willingness to visit and safely navigate construction and project sites and comply with applicable safety codes and requirements
Ideally, You'll Also Have
- Master's degree with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering
Salary and Benefits
The base salary range for this position is $95,000.00 to $120,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has a U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Job posted on November 09, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
How to Apply
Interested in this Geotechnical Engineer role at Jacobs in Columbus, Ohio? Apply directly on the official Jacobs careers website:
Official apply link: https://careers.jacobs.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Columbus-Geotechnical-Engineer/48109
Source: Jacobs Careers, Job ID 48109. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
📩 How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply directly through Jacobs' official careers page using the link below:
👉 Apply on Jacobs' Official Careers Page – Job ID 48109
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