Geotechnical Engineer
Jacobs
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Mandaluyong City
Contract type: Full time

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.
Your impact
At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable. In our built environment work, that means designing spaces that foster innovation, cultivate collaboration, and drive the next great discovery for humanity. Bring your creativity, collaborative spirit, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together. Our Philippine office is expanding, and we are looking for Geotechnical Engineers to join our growing team.
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.
Here's what you'll need
You may have a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering with relevant experience for 10 to 15 years. Jacobs are involved in various projects that may involve participation in tender works, field works, and design works. You would need to have proven experience in various aspects of soil and rock investigation work, including preparation of scope and requirements, to interpretation of data. You must be willing to be assigned on-site and must have proven experience on field works, such as assessment of borehole drilling works and other sampling methods, review of site investigation reports, and evaluation of on-site geotechnical problems. You would also need to be capable of providing engineering design, such as analysis for shallow and deep foundations, slope stability assessment and mitigation, evaluation of geohazard susceptibility (liquefaction, soft soil, etc.), and ground improvement technique recommendations. This must be coupled with hands-on experience in the use of software, such as PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, Slide, Settle 3D, etc. Sound understanding of relevant local and international standards would be advantageous. Proficient verbal and written communication skills are needed since you would also need to deliver outputs through preparation of technical notes, interpretative reports, and interaction with contractors & clients. Jacobs has large-scale projects involving various professionals across its local and global network. You must have sound interpersonal and technical management skills demonstrating the ability to participate and/or lead a team of professionals in delivering solutions working in a detailed design or EPC environment. Jacobs. A world where you can. From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means, and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do well too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Please note If you are being represented by a recruitment agency, you will not be considered. directly apply to Jacobs Projects (Philippines), Inc. #ASIAID #PHREC
Your impact
At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable. In our built environment work, that means designing spaces that foster innovation, cultivate collaboration, and drive the next great discovery for humanity. Bring your creativity, collaborative spirit, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together. Our Philippine office is expanding, and we are looking for Geotechnical Engineers to join our growing team.
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.
Here's what you'll need
You may have a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering with relevant experience for 10 to 15 years. Jacobs are involved in various projects that may involve participation in tender works, field works, and design works. You would need to have proven experience in various aspects of soil and rock investigation work, including preparation of scope and requirements, to interpretation of data. You must be willing to be assigned on-site and must have proven experience on field works, such as assessment of borehole drilling works and other sampling methods, review of site investigation reports, and evaluation of on-site geotechnical problems. You would also need to be capable of providing engineering design, such as analysis for shallow and deep foundations, slope stability assessment and mitigation, evaluation of geohazard susceptibility (liquefaction, soft soil, etc.), and ground improvement technique recommendations. This must be coupled with hands-on experience in the use of software, such as PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, Slide, Settle 3D, etc. Sound understanding of relevant local and international standards would be advantageous. Proficient verbal and written communication skills are needed since you would also need to deliver outputs through preparation of technical notes, interpretative reports, and interaction with contractors & clients. Jacobs has large-scale projects involving various professionals across its local and global network. You must have sound interpersonal and technical management skills demonstrating the ability to participate and/or lead a team of professionals in delivering solutions working in a detailed design or EPC environment. Jacobs. A world where you can. From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means, and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do well too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Please note If you are being represented by a recruitment agency, you will not be considered. directly apply to Jacobs Projects (Philippines), Inc. #ASIAID #PHREC
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