What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tunnel Engineer position at Jacobs?
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Your impact
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
Here's what you'll need
105,000.00
Posted Salary Range Upper
145,000.00
Jacobs’ 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 an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $105,000.00 to $145,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.
Your impact
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.
Here's what you'll need
- 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
- 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.
105,000.00
Posted Salary Range Upper
145,000.00
Jacobs’ 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 an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $105,000.00 to $145,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.
Salary : $105,000 - $145,000
