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Civil Engineer - Federal

Jacobs

Location

Boston, MA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/30/2026

Compensation

$97,700 - $171,000 per year

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

Job description

The Associate Civil Engineer will support the federal team in a hybrid capacity at the Boston office. This role focuses on civil site design and infrastructure projects that address water, resiliency, and disaster recovery challenges. The engineer will collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams and project managers to deliver award-winning planning and engineering solutions. This position offers opportunities for career growth and skill development within a global company.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one state
  • At least 8 years of experience with civil site development projects and/or civil works infrastructure projects
  • Detailed knowledge of civil site and infrastructure design, including site layout, pavements, grading, utilities, drainage, stormwater management, and erosion & sediment control
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D design software
  • United States Citizenship

Responsibilities

  • Act as lead project engineer for specific tasks within large, complex projects
  • Plan and execute work independently while performing non-routine and complex assignments based on high-level instructions
  • Work closely with multi-disciplinary design teams and project managers
  • Research, interpret, and implement regulatory code requirements and design standards
  • Prepare engineering assessment reports and design documents, including plans, specifications, calculations, and basis of design reports
  • Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to technicians and less experienced engineers
  • Analyze sketches, notes, and other input material to determine and plan the best approach to develop designs with minimal supervision
  • 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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