Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer
Jacobs
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Microsoft OfficeAutoCAD
- Nice to have
- PythonMachine learning
- Work
- On-site in Boston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- AutoCAD59%Microsoft Office34%of 79 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform geotechnical engineering design and analysis of foundation systems, retaining structures and slopes.
- Design and analyze shallow and deep foundations including piles and drilled shafts, retaining walls and support of excavation systems.
- Inspect geotechnical exploratory and construction related activities.
- Develop and perform oversight of subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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 (EIT) 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.
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
Qualifications
- 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.