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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’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. As a Geotechnical Engineering Co-op, you will too. You'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We’ll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table.

You’ll work alongside professional engineers and designers, gaining exposure to project coordination, relevant computer-assisted engineering software, data collection and so much more.

Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

The Boston office of Jacobs seeks Co-op(s) to work in our Geotechnical Group in January 2025.

• Employee will perform tasks under supervision of Geotechnical Group staff. Well-defined company standards and procedures will be utilized.

• Work is checked in progress and upon completion.

• Occasional tasks of a routine and repetitive nature may be required depending on the project requirements.

• Performing of a variety of duties including inspections of exploratory and construction related activity, specifically, subsurface investigation and laboratory testing programs, taking field notes, drafting of construction plans, providing construction phase services (as-built drawing and RFI review, meeting minutes), performing calculations, assisting in other miscellaneous tasks such as organizing reports, and packaging submissions.

• Work will involve a mix of both office-based and field-based assignments. Please note in your application or resume if you have any limitations to perform daytime or nighttime field work.

• Must be currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering major at an accredited university.

• Working knowledge of soil mechanics theory and laboratory testing techniques

• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office suite, Bluebeam, and Mathcad. Experience of geotechnical software is an added plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Must work well in a group or team atmosphere.

• Excellent organization and critical thinking/problem solving skills. Must be willing to ask questions and organize thoughts or solutions during tasks.

• Strong time management and attention to detail.

• GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.

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