Senior Civil Engineer - Civil Works
Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Capabilities
Civil and Structural
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#24567
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
Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than just building our nation's vital infrastructure; we work every day to make the world a better place for everyone. Join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community. We are looking for a driven and curious Senior Civil Engineer to support our Civil Works team in a hybrid capacity to support either our Arlington, VA Houston, Texas, or St. Louis, MO, office groups.
As a key member of our team, you'll join our collaborative process providing our clients with award-winning planning, engineering, construction management, and design-build project delivery. You'll be performing civil design calculations, writing specifications, developing cost estimates, and preparing site and utility layouts while conforming to design standards for a variety of Federal projects.
You'll lead civil work designs for a wide variety of clients, including conventional sites for buildings, water, and wastewater infrastructure. Your work will include the site designs for pump stations, treatment facilities, conveyance and storage systems, locks and dams, tidal gates and barriers, and floodwalls. Responsibilities will also include storm water drainage designs, small and large-scale hydrology and hydraulic modeling in support of conveyance systems. You'll have the opportunity to coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians in and out of your discipline group to review and recommend required changes to drawings supplied by contractors, clients, and other engineers. You will attend multi-discipline design meetings, interact with clients, and lead a team of EITs.
This is an incredible opportunity for a passionate candidate to explore a rigorous discipline and immerse themselves in the next chapter of their career. Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.
Responsibilities include:
Perform non-routine and complex assignments from verbal instructions
Work closely with design originator and Project Managers
Inform Project Manager(s) of progress on assigned projects and request work or additional resources when needed
Recommend design changes requiring sound judgment and discretion
Flexible in work assignments and team assignments
Research and implement regulatory requirements and design standards
Review drawings for completeness
Analyze sketches, notes, and other input material to determine and plan the best approach for developing designs with minimal supervision
Some travel may be required, including international
#biaffederal
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.
Here's what you'll need
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Conveyance Engineering preferred
ProfessionalEngineer (P.E.) license required
At least 10 years relevant professional experience for civil works design projects
Federal design experience with USACE
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment
Construction support services for civil works projects
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software
Knowledge of design codes & standards (International Building Code, UFC's, etc.)
Proactive attitude of taking independent initiative, exhibiting creative problem-solving, and eagerness to learn while remaining dedicated to teamwork
Experience with office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams) and review software (Bluebeam)
United States Citizenship required
Ideally, you'll also have:
Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff
Federal design experience for DoD, Federal Civilian, and/or Defense Contractor project experience
Heavy civil works experience with onsite participation in construction activities
Experience with MicroStation
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentations
United States Security Clearance or the ability to obtain
Jacobs' 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.
The base salary range for this position is $170,000.00 to $120,000.00. 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.
Locations
CityStateCountry
ArlingtonVirginiaUnited States
Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Capabilities
Civil and Structural
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#24567
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
Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than just building our nation's vital infrastructure; we work every day to make the world a better place for everyone. Join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community. We are looking for a driven and curious Senior Civil Engineer to support our Civil Works team in a hybrid capacity to support either our Arlington, VA Houston, Texas, or St. Louis, MO, office groups.
As a key member of our team, you'll join our collaborative process providing our clients with award-winning planning, engineering, construction management, and design-build project delivery. You'll be performing civil design calculations, writing specifications, developing cost estimates, and preparing site and utility layouts while conforming to design standards for a variety of Federal projects.
You'll lead civil work designs for a wide variety of clients, including conventional sites for buildings, water, and wastewater infrastructure. Your work will include the site designs for pump stations, treatment facilities, conveyance and storage systems, locks and dams, tidal gates and barriers, and floodwalls. Responsibilities will also include storm water drainage designs, small and large-scale hydrology and hydraulic modeling in support of conveyance systems. You'll have the opportunity to coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians in and out of your discipline group to review and recommend required changes to drawings supplied by contractors, clients, and other engineers. You will attend multi-discipline design meetings, interact with clients, and lead a team of EITs.
This is an incredible opportunity for a passionate candidate to explore a rigorous discipline and immerse themselves in the next chapter of their career. Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.
Responsibilities include:
Perform non-routine and complex assignments from verbal instructions
Work closely with design originator and Project Managers
Inform Project Manager(s) of progress on assigned projects and request work or additional resources when needed
Recommend design changes requiring sound judgment and discretion
Flexible in work assignments and team assignments
Research and implement regulatory requirements and design standards
Review drawings for completeness
Analyze sketches, notes, and other input material to determine and plan the best approach for developing designs with minimal supervision
Some travel may be required, including international
#biaffederal
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.
Here's what you'll need
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Conveyance Engineering preferred
ProfessionalEngineer (P.E.) license required
At least 10 years relevant professional experience for civil works design projects
Federal design experience with USACE
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment
Construction support services for civil works projects
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software
Knowledge of design codes & standards (International Building Code, UFC's, etc.)
Proactive attitude of taking independent initiative, exhibiting creative problem-solving, and eagerness to learn while remaining dedicated to teamwork
Experience with office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams) and review software (Bluebeam)
United States Citizenship required
Ideally, you'll also have:
Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff
Federal design experience for DoD, Federal Civilian, and/or Defense Contractor project experience
Heavy civil works experience with onsite participation in construction activities
Experience with MicroStation
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentations
United States Security Clearance or the ability to obtain
Jacobs' 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.
The base salary range for this position is $170,000.00 to $120,000.00. 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.
Locations
CityStateCountry
ArlingtonVirginiaUnited States
Job ID: 470214163
Originally Posted on: 3/21/2025
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