Tunnel Engineering Geologist

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Your impact

When it comes to the most challenging tunnel engineering issues facing our communities today, we’re focused on developing and delivering the most innovative solutions to improve our tomorrow. We’re looking for a Tunnel Engineering Geologist to continue their career at Jacobs – where we’ll empower you to learn and grow in the delivery of tunnel engineering projects for government and global private-sector clients – to make our world better.

Based in Atlanta, GA, you’ll work with other scientists, engineers, subject matter experts, and project managers on exciting projects in which you will learn from others and pass along your knowledge.

Responsibilities may include design and engineering analyses, performing, or overseeing soil, rock, and groundwater investigations, building teams of colleagues and subcontractors, coordinating and managing fieldwork logistics, data analysis and interpretation, technical report writing, and participating in meetings with clients. Safety will be your priority, as you contribute to operational excellence and maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance in everything you do.

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. This position will require work in the office as well as the field, as required to meet project delivery goals.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, engineering, or other closely related degree.
• Professional experience with delivering geotechnical site characterization projects, including fieldwork methodology/procedures and assessment/evaluation of data.
• Experience working in the field and overseeing subcontractors.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification or the ability to attain this certification.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Master’s degree in geology, engineering, or other closely related degree.
• Professional registration (e.g., Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer) or the intent to obtain and maintain professional certification.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with coworkers, contractors, and clients.
• Strong attention to detail when conducting field work and evaluating data.
• Experience evaluating subsurface conditions using software like Leapfrog Geo, Autodesk AutoCAD, Python, R, and others.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

75,300.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

98,775.00

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 an unlimited 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.

The base salary range for this position is $75,300.00 to $98,775.00. 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. Job posted on March 06, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Atlanta	Georgia	United States