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Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer

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Location
Boston, MA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Engineer-In-Training Certificate, requiredBachelor's degree, requiredDriver's License, required

Job overview

Jacobs is hiring an entry-level geotechnical engineer for its Boston office to support transportation infrastructure projects for public and private clients. The role includes geotechnical design and analysis of foundations, retaining structures, and slopes, along with inspection and oversight of subsurface investigations and laboratory testing. The engineer will collaborate with project teams and Global Integrated Delivery teammates.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Soil Mechanics, requiredLaboratory Testing, requiredTravel, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredComputer Skills, requiredCADD, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredGeotechnical Evaluations, nice to haveSoil and Rock Classification, nice to haveFoundation Design Analysis, nice to haveGround Retention Systems, nice to haveEnsoft APile, nice to haveLPile, nice to haveGroup, nice to haveGeoStudio Slope, nice to haveRocscience SLIDE, nice to haveGRLWeap, nice to haveDeepEx, nice to haveBentley gINT, nice to haveOpenGround, nice to haveAutoCAD, nice to havePython Programming, nice to haveAI Applications, nice to haveMachine Learning, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, requiredEngineer-in-Training Certificate, requiredDriver's License, requiredReliable Vehicle, required0-2 Years Design Experience, required3.0 GPA+, nice to haveMaster's in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, nice to haveGeotechnical Internship, nice to haveUS Work Authorization Without Sponsorship, required

Full job description

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.

We have a great opportunity for an Entry-Level Geotechnical Engineer to join our Boston office. As an entry level engineer, you’ll have the chance to perform geotechnical engineering design and analysis of foundation systems, retaining structures and slopes for transportation infrastructure projects for both public and private clients. Your engineering skills will be developed with design and analysis of shallow and deep foundations including piles and drilled shafts, retaining walls and support of excavation systems.

You’ll also inspect geotechnical exploratory and construction related activities and specifically, develop as well as perform oversight of subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs.

You’ll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business. We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for everyday living. If you want to join a company invested in you and your success, join us as an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering

Working knowledge of soil mechanics theory and laboratory testing techniques.

Engineer-In-Training certificate.

Willingness and flexibility to travel for work.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Computer skills including CADD, Microsoft Office.

Driver’s license and reliable vehicle will be required.

0 - 2 years’ design experience in a consulting/contracting environment

Ideally, you’ll also have:

At least a 3.0 GPA

MS degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Previous internship in geotechnical evaluations, soil and rock classification, design analysis of foundation and ground retention systems

Familiarity with geotechnical analysis programs (e.g Ensoft APile, LPile and Group, GeoStudio Slope/Rocscience SLIDE, GRLWeap, DeepEx, Bentley gINT/Openground, and AutoCAD)

Python programming and application of AI and ML in civil engineering applications would be an added advantage.

Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,172 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Massachusetts median$105–160K/yr20 salary ranges
  • US median$23–31/hr34 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 27 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 1,172 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Geotechnical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 1,039 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 763 of the 1,172 open Geotechnical Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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