Senior Project Engineer

Overview

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, quality control is crucial to the success of our projects and the strong relationships we have with our clients. As a Senior CEI Project Engineer, you’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team of QA/QC team members to manage construction projects while training and mentoring staff and assigning team tasks daily. You’ll help keep our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.

You’ll challenge yourself by reviewing and resolving technical problems and ensuring compliance on inspections and activities of all quality related work. This senior level position oversees higher level inspectors and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection and surveying; scheduling and status; roadway design; traffic signal equipment; traffic signalization and geometrics; materials sampling; inspection and testing. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior CEI Project Engineer to join our FL FDOT team.

The role includes leading a multi-disciplinary QA/QC team on construction projects, providing work direction, and resolving technical problems. Responsibilities encompass overseeing inspection and testing activities, coordinating scheduling and status updates, and supporting roadway design, traffic signal equipment and geometrics, materials sampling, and related quality control activities. The position requires decision making, guidance to staff, and ensuring compliance with project quality requirements.

• Bachelors in Civil, Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management (4 year degree) or Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management (2 year degree) with ten (10) years of progressive technical experience
• PE license in the state of Florida
• Six (6) years of major road or bridge construction experience
• Direct highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection program
• Attend the CTQP Quality Control Manager course and pass the examination
• FDOT Advanced MOT
• Ability to demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction; and considerable knowledge of mathematical functions, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry related to highway/transportation engineering
• Valid Driver's License

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 $ to $. 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 February 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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