About the role
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.
Role
The Boston office of Jacobs seeks Co-op(s) to work in our Geotechnical Group starting in January 2027. 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.
Key Accountabilities
- Performing 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.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering major at an accredited university and be at least a rising Junior
- Applicants should have completed at least one course in geotechnical engineering or demonstrate a strong interest in the field
- Candidates pursuing Master's degree programs in geotechnical engineering are also encouraged to apply
- Working knowledge of soil mechanics theory and laboratory testing techniques
- Candidate must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
- This position is open only to students currently enrolled at a U.S. college or university
Additional Information
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 July 13, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Our Commitment to Collaboration
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. 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.
Support
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