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Senior Civil Engineer - Federal

Jacobs

Location

Virginia Beach, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/13/2026

Compensation

$100,300 - $155,000 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 Engineer will lead the civil engineering component of facility planning and design projects within the Federal Buildings group at Jacobs. This role involves collaborating with engineers and architects to ensure project quality and client satisfaction. The engineer will also mentor less experienced staff and manage civil design project teams. The focus will be on site development for U.S. military and federal facilities, requiring strong communication and technical skills.

Requirements

  • Licensed Professional Engineer
  • At least 15 years of progressive responsibility and experience in site development projects
  • 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
  • United States Citizen

Responsibilities

  • Lead the civil engineering component of facility planning and final design projects.
  • Ensure overall project quality of civil engineering work performed.
  • Manage client service, utilization of assigned staff, and project profitability.
  • Develop labor budgets for civil engineering design efforts.
  • Attend multi-discipline design meetings and interact with clients.
  • Supervise topographic and utility survey teams as required.

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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