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Senior Civil Engineering Design Lead

Jacobs

Location

Arlington, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

$142,200 - $248,800 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.8%·Filings 89·New hires 39·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

The Senior Civil Engineering Design Lead will support the federal team in a hybrid capacity at the Arlington office. This role focuses on civil works projects and traditional site civil design, addressing challenges related to water, resiliency, and disaster recovery. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with engineers and technicians, as well as clients from federal agencies. This position offers opportunities for career growth and knowledge sharing within a global company.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one state
  • At least 15 years of experience with civil site development projects and/or civil works infrastructure projects
  • Detailed knowledge of civil site and infrastructure design
  • Experience with Hydraulics & Hydrology (H&H) studies and stormwater drainage system design
  • Expertise with AutoCAD Civil 3D design software
  • United States Citizenship

Responsibilities

  • Act as civil design lead and Engineer of Record for functional teams on projects with varying complexity.
  • Work closely with project managers to respond to client Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
  • Plan and execute work independently while performing non-routine and complex assignments.
  • Interpret business issues and recommend best practices.
  • Lead teams in the preparation of engineering assessment reports and design documents.
  • Serve as a quality control reviewer to ensure deliverables meet client scope requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to developing engineers.
  • Occasionally travel to project and client sites for observations, meetings, and presentations.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

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