Senior Civil Engineer - Federal

Senior Civil Engineer - Federal

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr.

At Jacobs, we challenge 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 will shape communities across private and public sectors through world‑class projects that transform future development patterns.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll work alongside engineers and architects in our Federal Buildings group and be responsible for leading the civil engineering component of facility planning and final design projects. Responsibilities include the overall project quality of civil engineering work performed, client service, utilization of assigned staff, and project profitability. Such projects include, but are not limited to, site development for US military and other federal facilities.

Travel to project sites is expected, including international locations.

Must have experience and detailed knowledge of assessing site features and creating site layouts, designing utilities systems and pavements, grading and drainage, stormwater management and erosion & sediment control; writing project specifications, and developing integrated facility site plans with other design disciplines. Other expected experience is services during construction including review and approval of contractor submittal documents and addressing contractor RFIs.

Additional duties would include developing labor budgets for civil engineering design effort and developing cost‑effective and feasible phased plans for upgrades and replacement of site infrastructure. You will attend multi‑discipline design meetings, interact with clients, and lead a team of EITs and civil support staff. Must have strong communication skills as you’ll be mentoring less experienced employees, managing civil design project teams, collaborating with senior engineers of other disciplines and architects, and reporting design progress to Project Managers and clients.

Other duties may include civil works project assignments to develop solutions together with coastal engineers that address our country’s water, resiliency, and disaster recovery challenges through measures such as flood walls and stormwater pump stations. On‑site supervising of topographic and utility survey teams may also be required.

• At least 15 years of progressive responsibility and experience in site development projects including sealing design documents as the Engineer of Record
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Strong background in plan production and project execution while leading design teams
• AutoCAD Civil3D design experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• United States Citizen

• Experience with Federal clients and projects
• Experience with Bluebeam software

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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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 November 05, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.